#534E5E Hex Color
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#534e5e is a dark, dusty purple that sits close to gray. Its low saturation makes it a steady supporting tone rather than a lead color, and it flatters muted golds and deep teals better than bright pastels. Designers reach for it in moody UI backgrounds and dark mode palettes. White text on the hex code #534e5e hits about 8:1 contrast, so small body text stays readable.
Questions about #534e5e
What is #534e5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #534e5e is rgb(83, 78, 94), in HSL hsl(259, 9%, 34%) and in CMYK 12%, 17%, 0%, 63%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #534e5e?
Muted golds and deep teals pair well with #534e5e because their similar saturation keeps the palette balanced. Burgundy also reads rich against it. Bright pastels are a poor match and make it look dull.
Is #534e5e readable on white or black?
#534e5e has a 8.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.61:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.