#526F72 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #526f72 blends cyan with gray for a matte, ashy finish that feels steady rather than vivid. Its understated character suits technology, aerospace, communication, and productivity interfaces, especially as a supporting tone beside warm cream or muted coral. White text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, making the hex code suitable for accessible body text.
Questions about #526f72
What is #526f72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #526f72 is rgb(82, 111, 114), in HSL hsl(186, 16%, 38%) and in CMYK 28%, 3%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #526f72?
Muted warm neutrals and subdued coral complement #526f72 by balancing its cool, gray-based cyan undertone. Try cream backgrounds, terracotta accents, or charcoal text for restrained palettes that keep the shade grounded without making it feel stark.
Is #526f72 a warm or cool color?
#526f72 reads as a cool, muted blue-green because its cyan influence is softened by a substantial gray component, giving the shade a calm, steady appearance instead of the crisp brightness associated with clearer teal or turquoise.
Is #526f72 readable on white or black?
#526f72 has a 5.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.87:1 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.