#545052 Hex Color
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Dark grey with a faint warm undertone. #545052 sits closer to charcoal than silver, dim enough to recede without going black. Treat it as a supporting tone or background, not a hero color. White text passes AA comfortably on it at about 7.9:1 contrast. It flatters muted teal and dusty rose more than the usual camel pairing, and the hex code #545052 works well for dark mode surfaces and moody minimal layouts.
Questions about #545052
What is #545052 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #545052 is rgb(84, 80, 82), in HSL hsl(330, 2%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 2%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #545052?
#545052 pairs best with muted tones like dusty rose, teal, or ochre, which keep its warm grey undertone visible. Against pure white or bright yellow it can look washed out and flat.
Is #545052 readable on white or black?
#545052 has a 7.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.64:1 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.