#57626E Hex Color
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This dusty, slate-like blue is heavily muted and sits comfortably between grey and ink. Because it feels both serious and secure, #57626e works well as a grounding background for finance or law enforcement interfaces. It carries enough weight to hold its own against bright accents, and white text maintains excellent readability against its dark, matte surface.
Questions about #57626e
What is #57626e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #57626e is rgb(87, 98, 110), in HSL hsl(211, 12%, 39%) and in CMYK 21%, 11%, 0%, 57%.
Why does #57626e work well for interface design?
This shade strikes a balance between grey and ink, providing a heavy, matte surface that makes white text stand out. Its muted quality reduces visual fatigue, making it a reliable choice for finance or professional software layouts.
Is #57626e readable on white or black?
#57626e has a 6.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.37:1 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.