#526266 Hex Color
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A dark, muted cyan with cool blue-gray undertones, #526266 feels serious, thoughtful, and slightly mysterious. Its low saturation gives it a matte, dusty finish that suits moody interfaces, technology branding, and supporting elements. Use this hex code as a dominant dark base with pale blue or warm terracotta accents. White text reaches about 6.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #526266
What is #526266 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #526266 is rgb(82, 98, 102), in HSL hsl(192, 11%, 36%) and in CMYK 20%, 4%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #526266?
#526266 pairs well with warm terracotta, pale blue, muted cream, and soft copper because these accents add warmth or light without fighting its restrained blue-gray base, making them useful for buttons, highlights, and illustration details.
Is #526266 readable on white or black?
#526266 has a 6.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.29:1 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.