#57616F Hex Color
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A dusty, muted slate with strong grey undertones, #57616f feels professional and grounded. This color works as a stable base for modern corporate interfaces or legal branding, providing reliable contrast against white text. Because it is so desaturated, use it sparingly as a dominant background to avoid a muddy look. The hex code for this serious blue shade is #57616f.
Questions about #57616f
What is #57616f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #57616f is rgb(87, 97, 111), in HSL hsl(215, 12%, 39%) and in CMYK 22%, 13%, 0%, 56%.
How should #57616f be used in web design?
Use #57616f as a secondary background or text color for professional interfaces where you need readability without harshness. It provides a stable, muted foundation that pairs beautifully with crisp white or light off-white text to maintain a calm, trustworthy aesthetic.
What makes #57616f different from standard grey?
While it contains strong grey undertones, #57616f is a true desaturated blue that feels less industrial than a pure neutral. It bridges the gap between navy and slate, giving your design a sophisticated depth that standard greys often lack.
Is #57616f readable on white or black?
#57616f has a 6.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.34:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.