#54565A Hex Color
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The hex code #54565a is a dark, muted gray with a slight cool blue undertone. Its low saturation gives interfaces and typography a restrained, professional feel, while the deep value adds seriousness and depth. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background; white text has about 7.4:1 contrast on it, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #54565a
What is #54565a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #54565a is rgb(84, 86, 90), in HSL hsl(220, 3%, 34%) and in CMYK 7%, 4%, 0%, 65%.
Does #54565a read as warm or cool?
#54565a reads slightly cool because its blue channel is a little higher than its red and green channels, but its low saturation keeps the effect subtle in most palettes, especially beside bright, cool neutrals.
Where does #54565a work best in a palette?
Use #54565a as a dominant dark surface or supporting neutral when a design needs weight without pure black, especially in dark mode, product interfaces, and large-scale typography where its low saturation stays controlled. Pair it with off-white, muted sage, or a restrained rust accent.
Is #54565a readable on white or black?
#54565a has a 7.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.85:1 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.