Stone Cold
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Stone Cold is a balanced, neutral grey that avoids the harshness of pure black. As a mid-tone, the hex code #555555 works effectively as a supporting base in UI designs or typography. It provides enough contrast against white backgrounds to ensure readability, while offering a professional, understated look. Use this shade when you need to ground a layout without overwhelming the visual hierarchy.
Questions about Stone Cold
What is the hex code for Stone Cold?
Stone Cold is #555555. In RGB that is rgb(85, 85, 85), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 67%.
Is #555555 a warm or cool grey?
Stone Cold #555555 functions as a neutral, balanced grey without strong warm or cool undertones. Its mid-value intensity makes it a reliable anchor for layouts, ensuring it neither clashes with vibrant hues nor feels overly clinical in professional digital interfaces.
Where should I use #555555 in web design?
Use #555555 as an ideal alternative to pure black for body text or secondary UI elements. It softens the visual contrast against white backgrounds, which reduces eye strain while maintaining the professional clarity required for long-form reading and modern dashboard layouts.
Is Stone Cold readable on white or black?
Stone Cold has a 7.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.81:1 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.