#555754 Hex Color
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#555754 is a dense, charcoal grey that lacks warmth, making it a reliable choice for serious, minimal designs. Its low chroma provides a stable, neutral base that anchors busy layouts. Because it offers strong contrast against white text, it works well for UI elements and interface backgrounds. The hex code for this disciplined, matte grey is #555754.
Questions about #555754
What is #555754 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #555754 is rgb(85, 87, 84), in HSL hsl(100, 2%, 34%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 3%, 66%.
Is #555754 a warm or cool grey?
#555754 is distinctly cool-toned, lacking the yellow or brown undertones found in warmer greys. This makes it an ideal choice for clean, modern interfaces where you want to avoid the muddy look that warmer greys can sometimes create in digital layouts.
What colors pair well with #555754?
Is #555754 readable on white or black?
#555754 has a 7.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.87:1 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.