#536E79 Hex Color
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#536e79 is a dark, dusty cyan with gray undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a restrained mood suited to technology, aerospace, productivity, and communication designs. Use this hex code as a supporting tone or dark UI background; white text has about 5.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #536e79
What is #536e79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #536e79 is rgb(83, 110, 121), in HSL hsl(197, 19%, 40%) and in CMYK 31%, 9%, 0%, 53%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #536e79 a warm or cool color?
#536e79 reads as a cool, muted cyan because its blue-green hue is softened by gray undertones. That restrained temperature works well for focused interfaces, technical layouts, and backgrounds that need more character than neutral gray.
What colors pair well with #536e79?
Pair #536e79 with off-white, pale blue, or terracotta accents. Off-white keeps layouts clean, pale blue creates a quiet monochromatic feel, and terracotta supplies warm contrast without making the palette feel harsh.
Is #536e79 readable on white or black?
#536e79 has a 5.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.87:1 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.