#54585F Hex Color
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A dusty, dark blue-grey, #54585f provides a serious, muted foundation for professional interfaces. Its low saturation makes it an excellent neutral for finance or law enforcement branding where traditional black feels too harsh. Because this color offers 7.1:1 contrast with white, it is a safe choice for small body text. Use it as a dominant background to ground moody, tech-focused design palettes.
Questions about #54585f
What is #54585f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #54585f is rgb(84, 88, 95), in HSL hsl(218, 6%, 35%) and in CMYK 12%, 7%, 0%, 63%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #54585f a good choice for body text?
Yes, #54585f provides strong readability because it offers a 7.1:1 contrast ratio against white backgrounds. It serves as a softer, more professional alternative to pure black in finance or legal applications where authority and clarity are required.
What colors pair well with #54585f?
Pair #54585f with crisp light neutrals to emphasize its subtle blue undertones. For a tech-focused palette, try adding accents of electric blue or vibrant teal to create depth and visual interest against the muted, serious foundation of the grey.
Is #54585f readable on white or black?
#54585f has a 7.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.93:1 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.