#554C53 Hex Color
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A dark, dusty magenta with gray and mauve undertones, #554c53 feels serious, mysterious, and softly romantic. Its low saturation gives it an ashy, almost gray finish that suits moody branding, fashion, cosmetics, and nightlife designs. Use it as a supporting tone or dark background; white text reaches about 8.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #554c53.
Questions about #554c53
What is #554c53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #554c53 is rgb(85, 76, 83), in HSL hsl(313, 6%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 2%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #554c53?
#554c53 pairs well with warm white, pale blush, mauve, and soft taupe, which bring out its dusty magenta undertone without competing with its low-saturation character in layouts and interfaces. Use pale pairings for a softer, romantic mood.
Is #554c53 readable on white or black?
#554c53 has a 8.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 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.