#53585B Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #53585b has a slightly cool, blue-green cast that gives layouts a serious, grounded feel. The hex code works well as a supporting tone for warm white, muted copper, or pale sage in interfaces, typography, and product design. White text reaches about a 7.2:1 contrast ratio here, making it suitable for accessible body text and dark backgrounds.
Questions about #53585b
What is #53585b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #53585b is rgb(83, 88, 91), in HSL hsl(203, 5%, 34%) and in CMYK 9%, 3%, 0%, 64%.
Does #53585b read as warm or cool?
#53585b reads as a cool, dark blue-gray because its subdued blue-green cast keeps it from feeling brown or warm, making it a steady choice for modern interfaces, typography, and product layouts that need a serious visual base.
What colors pair well with #53585b?
Is #53585b readable on white or black?
#53585b has a 7.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.91:1 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.