#525549 Hex Color

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Hex color #525549 graphic
#525549 is a hex color. It can be described as dark, dim, gloomy, dull, shady, ashy, dusty, almost grey and yellow. It is a gray with a subtle yellow tint. The hex code is #525549.

Questions about #525549

What is #525549 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #525549 is rgb(82, 85, 73), in HSL hsl(75, 8%, 31%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 14%, 67%.
Is #525549 readable on white or black?
#525549 has a 7.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.75:1 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.