#554A4F Hex Color
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#554a4f is a muted plum-gray that sits between pink and mauve. Its low saturation gives it a calm, smoky feel, so it works well for moody backgrounds and soft accent text. White type reads clearly on it, which makes it a safe base for dark interfaces.
Questions about #554a4f
What is #554a4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #554a4f is rgb(85, 74, 79), in HSL hsl(333, 7%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 7%, 67%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #554a4f?
Warm neutrals like cream, blush, and soft beige flatter #554a4f, as do pale pinks. For contrast, try light mauve or muted gold accents.
Is #554a4f a warm or cool color?
#554a4f leans warm because of its rosy undertone, though the gray keeps it restrained and muted.
Is #554a4f readable on white or black?
#554a4f has a 8.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.47:1 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.