#525457 Hex Color
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The hex code #525457 is a dark, muted grey with a slight cool undertone. Its low saturation gives interfaces, typography, and architectural layouts a serious, restrained feel without strong color bias. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about 7.6:1 contrast, or pair it with softer greys for depth.
Questions about #525457
What is #525457 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #525457 is rgb(82, 84, 87), in HSL hsl(216, 3%, 33%) and in CMYK 6%, 3%, 0%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #525457?
#525457 pairs well with white, soft gray, and restrained cool hues; a muted navy can add depth, while a warm accent such as terracotta creates controlled contrast without overwhelming its quiet base.
Does #525457 look warm or cool?
#525457 reads as a cool gray because its blue channel is slightly higher than its red and green channels, giving the shade a subdued, technical feel that suits interfaces, typography, architectural layouts, and other restrained compositions.
Is #525457 readable on white or black?
#525457 has a 7.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.76:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.