#53737B Hex Color
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Reach for #53737b when a design needs a muted cyan that won’t shout. This dark, ashy sky blue reads calm and understated thanks to its heavy gray undertones. It works best as a supporting tone or UI background, where white text hits about 5.1:1 contrast and clears WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with terracotta or soft cream to keep the palette from going flat. Its hex code is #53737b.
Questions about #53737b
What is #53737b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #53737b is rgb(83, 115, 123), in HSL hsl(192, 19%, 40%) and in CMYK 33%, 7%, 0%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #53737b?
Warm accents like terracotta, dusty rose, and soft cream balance its cool gray undertones. For a tighter, moodier scheme, try deeper navy or muted sage.
Is #53737b readable on white or black?
#53737b has a 5.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.10:1 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.