#53605C Hex Color
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This dusky, desaturated green carries a serious, grounded mood that works well as a sophisticated background. Because it is quite dark and low in chroma, white text stands out clearly against it, easily meeting accessibility standards. The hex code for this moody shade is #53605c. Use it in UI design where you need a stable base that feels more modern than standard black or charcoal.
Questions about #53605c
What is #53605c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #53605c is rgb(83, 96, 92), in HSL hsl(162, 7%, 35%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 4%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #53605c?
Is #53605c a good choice for text-heavy interfaces?
Yes, #53605c functions as an excellent dark background color because its low chroma prevents visual fatigue. Because it is sufficiently dark, white text displays with high contrast against it, meeting modern accessibility standards for readability while feeling softer than pure black.
Is #53605c readable on white or black?
#53605c has a 6.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.19:1 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.