#527579 Hex Color
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#527579 is a dark, muted cyan with gray, blue, and subtle green undertones. Its low saturation creates a matte, ashy feel suited to technology, aerospace, and productivity designs. Use it as a supporting tone with warm cream or muted coral rather than a dominant background. White text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #527579.
Questions about #527579
What is #527579 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #527579 is rgb(82, 117, 121), in HSL hsl(186, 19%, 40%) and in CMYK 32%, 3%, 0%, 53%.
Which colors pair well with #527579?
#527579 pairs well with warm cream, soft white, muted coral, and charcoal, which balance its cool, gray-blue base without overwhelming its low saturation. Use cream for warmth and coral for a restrained accent.
Where can #527579 work well in a design?
#527579 works best as a supporting color in technology, productivity, aerospace, and data-focused designs, where its muted cyan character feels calm and precise. Pair it with lighter backgrounds rather than using it across a large dark surface.
Is #527579 readable on white or black?
#527579 has a 5.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.17:1 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.