#525E75 Hex Color
A serious, dusty blue with muted depth
#525e75 is a muted, dusty blue with significant gray undertones that strip away vibrancy. Because it feels restrained and serious, this color works well as a grounding background for corporate tech or financial dashboards. Pair it with soft cream rather than pure white to avoid a harsh, washed-out look. Its muted character provides excellent contrast for white body text, ensuring readability in small sizes.
Questions about #525e75
What is #525e75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #525e75 is rgb(82, 94, 117), in HSL hsl(219, 18%, 39%) and in CMYK 30%, 20%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair best with #525e75?
This color pairs beautifully with soft creams or warm off-whites to prevent a harsh, clinical aesthetic. For a modern, balanced palette, incorporate slate or soft charcoal accents to enhance the professional, tech-forward mood of your design interface.
Is #525e75 suitable for text on a white background?
While #525e75 provides reasonable contrast, it is best used as a bold, secondary color rather than small body text. When designing interfaces, utilize this shade for headers or UI elements against lighter backgrounds to maintain readability and visual hierarchy.
Is #525e75 readable on white or black?
#525e75 has a 6.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.21:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.