#54545C Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy purple reads as a neutral dark grey in most lighting. With its low saturation, #54545c serves well as a sophisticated background for dark mode interfaces. White text maintains excellent readability against this shade, ensuring it functions as a stable base. Pair it with soft muted teals to balance the gloom, as it can feel too muddy when used next to pure, bright colors.
Questions about #54545c
What is #54545c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #54545c is rgb(84, 84, 92), in HSL hsl(240, 5%, 35%) and in CMYK 9%, 9%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #54545c?
Soft muted teals are the best choice to balance the gloominess of #54545c because they provide a calming contrast. Avoid using this shade next to pure, bright, or neon colors as it can appear muddy and lose its professional edge.
Is #54545c suitable for text in dark mode designs?
White text maintains excellent readability against #54545c, making it a highly effective background choice for dark mode interfaces. Because of its dark and neutral character, it creates a stable base that minimizes eye strain compared to pure black backgrounds.
Is #54545c readable on white or black?
#54545c has a 7.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.79:1 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.