#535469 Hex Color
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A dark, gray-leaning indigo with barely any saturation left. #535469 reads moody and matte, closer to a stormy night sky than a true purple. Its low chroma makes it a reliable supporting tone or dark mode base, though it can look muddy when stretched across large areas. Pair it with muted gold or dusty rose to bring out its indigo side. White text passes comfortably against the hex code #535469.
Questions about #535469
What is #535469 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #535469 is rgb(83, 84, 105), in HSL hsl(237, 12%, 37%) and in CMYK 21%, 20%, 0%, 59%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #535469?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and warm beige all lift #535469 and keep it from turning flat. Because the shade is so desaturated, pairings with a bit of warmth work better than cool blues.
Is #535469 readable on white or black?
#535469 has a 7.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.83:1 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.