#525666 Hex Color
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Somewhere between worn denim and a night sky just after sunset, #525666 is a dark, dusty indigo that leans almost grey. Its low saturation and muted lightness keep layouts subdued, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a star. White text reads clearly on it at about 7.3:1, well past WCAG AA. The hex code #525666 pairs nicely with warm ochre for a bit of lift.
Questions about #525666
What is #525666 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #525666 is rgb(82, 86, 102), in HSL hsl(228, 11%, 36%) and in CMYK 20%, 16%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #525666?
Is #525666 readable on white or black?
#525666 has a 7.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.88:1 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.