#527C70 Hex Color
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#527c70 is a muted teal with a soft gray undertone, reading calm and settled rather than bright. Its low saturation suits wide backgrounds, dashboards, and wellness branding. Pair it with warm terracotta or soft cream to keep the gray from flattening, since it can read ashy next to pure white.
Questions about #527c70
What is #527c70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #527c70 is rgb(82, 124, 112), in HSL hsl(163, 20%, 40%) and in CMYK 34%, 0%, 10%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #527c70?
Terracotta and warm cream lift its gray undertone, while navy and charcoal deepen it. Avoid muted sage neighbors, which can make both colors read muddy.
Is #527c70 a warm or cool color?
It reads cool, thanks to its blue-green base, though the gray undertone softens the chill. Next to crisp whites it can look slightly ashy, so test it in context.
Is #527c70 readable on white or black?
#527c70 has a 4.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.47:1 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.