#535761 Hex Color
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Not quite navy and not quite gray, #535761 is a dark slate blue with a dusty, ashy cast. Its low saturation and dim lightness give it a serious, steady mood. It works best as a UI background or dark mode base, where white text hits about 7.2:1 contrast. Pair it with warm ochre to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #535761
What is #535761 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #535761 is rgb(83, 87, 97), in HSL hsl(223, 8%, 35%) and in CMYK 14%, 10%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #535761?
Warm ochre or dusty rose keep #535761 from reading flat, since both add warmth against its ashy coolness. Muted terracotta also works for a softer, earthier palette.
Is #535761 readable on white or black?
#535761 has a 7.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.90:1 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.