#555052 Hex Color
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Dark grey with a faint warm cast. #555052 is muted enough to sit behind content without competing, and white text clears WCAG AA on it at roughly 7.9:1 contrast. It works best as a UI background or the 30% supporting tone in a palette, though it can look flat beside pure white. The hex code #555052 suits moody, minimal interfaces.
Questions about #555052
What is #555052 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #555052 is rgb(85, 80, 82), in HSL hsl(336, 3%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 4%, 67%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #555052 warm or cool?
Slightly warm. The red channel sits higher than green and blue, giving the grey a soft ashy warmth rather than a blue cast. The difference is small, so it still reads mostly neutral.
What colors pair well with #555052?
Its faint warmth pairs well with terracotta, olive, and softened creams, which keep the grey from reading flat. Skip pure white next to it; off-whites feel less harsh.
Is #555052 readable on white or black?
#555052 has a 7.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.65:1 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.