#525566 Hex Color
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A dark, muted indigo-gray, #525566 has a matte, ashy quality that feels serious, mysterious, and restrained. Its low saturation suits moody backgrounds, meditation brands, night-sky themes, and structured interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with ivory or dusty rose, while white text stays highly readable. The hex code for this shade is #525566.
Questions about #525566
What is #525566 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #525566 is rgb(82, 85, 102), in HSL hsl(231, 11%, 36%) and in CMYK 20%, 17%, 0%, 60%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #525566?
Pair #525566 with ivory for crisp contrast, or with dusty rose and mauve for a softer, warmer palette that suits calm interfaces, editorial layouts, and night-sky themes without making the dark base feel harsh.
Does #525566 read as warm or cool?
#525566 reads as cool because its blue-violet bias and low saturation create an ashy indigo-gray appearance, giving it a serious, mysterious, and restrained mood rather than the approachable warmth associated with brown- or red-based grays.
Is #525566 readable on white or black?
#525566 has a 7.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.85:1 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.