#55555C Hex Color
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Muted and almost gray, #55555c is a dark purple with ashy violet undertones and low saturation. Its dim, serious character suits moody interfaces, gaming layouts, spiritual branding, and luxury packaging. Use it as a supporting tone or dark-mode background, pairing it with dusty rose or warm ivory. White text reaches about 7.4:1 contrast, supporting accessible body copy. The hex code is #55555c.
Questions about #55555c
What is #55555c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55555c is rgb(85, 85, 92), in HSL hsl(240, 4%, 35%) and in CMYK 8%, 8%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #55555c?
Pair #55555c with warm ivory for clean contrast, dusty rose for a softened accent, or muted lavender for a close tonal palette; these combinations complement its cool, ashy violet undertone without making designs feel harsh.
Is #55555c readable on white or black?
#55555c has a 7.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.84:1 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.