#525F66 Hex Color
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#525f66 is a dark, grayish blue with heavy muting and low lightness. It reads steady and reserved, which suits finance dashboards, dark mode interfaces, and moody brand palettes. White text reaches about 6.6:1 contrast against it, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with a muted coral or warm brass to keep the shade from going flat.
Questions about #525f66
What is #525f66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #525f66 is rgb(82, 95, 102), in HSL hsl(201, 11%, 36%) and in CMYK 20%, 7%, 0%, 60%.
What text color works best on #525f66?
White text is the safest choice, reaching about 6.6:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body copy. Dark text on #525f66 falls well below the 4.5:1 threshold and should be avoided for anything small.
What colors pair well with #525f66?
Muted coral and warm brass lift this dim blue without clashing with its gray undertones. Off-whites like cream also work when you need a lighter background against it.
Is #525f66 readable on white or black?
#525f66 has a 6.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.18:1 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.