#525F57 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted green feels grounded and serious with its strong grey undertones. Because it is dark and desaturated, #525f57 works best as a base color or a grounding background rather than an accent. It provides sufficient contrast for standard body text, though it truly shines when paired with warm, metallic golds or soft off-whites for a balanced, organic interface.
Questions about #525f57
What is #525f57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #525f57 is rgb(82, 95, 87), in HSL hsl(143, 7%, 35%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 8%, 63%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Where does #525f57 work best in a design interface?
Is #525f57 considered a warm or cool green?
#525f57 reads as a cool, neutral green because of its heavy grey saturation and low vibrancy. It lacks the yellow undertones that define warmer olives, making it a reliable choice for professional, serious, or nature-inspired color palettes.
Is #525f57 readable on white or black?
#525f57 has a 6.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.13:1 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.