#58535B Hex Color
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A dark, muted purple with ashy gray undertones, #58535b feels serious, mysterious, and structured rather than vivid. The hex code #58535b suits moody interfaces, spiritual branding, and luxury packaging as a supporting tone. Use white text for strong readability, with about a 7.5:1 contrast ratio, while brighter accents prevent large layouts from feeling heavy.
Questions about #58535b
What is #58535b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #58535b is rgb(88, 83, 91), in HSL hsl(278, 5%, 34%) and in CMYK 3%, 9%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #58535b?
#58535b pairs well with soft white, pale lavender, dusty mauve, and muted gold, which brighten its ashy purple base while keeping palettes for interfaces, packaging, and editorial layouts restrained and polished.
Is #58535b warm or cool?
#58535b reads as a cool, muted purple because its blue component is slightly stronger than its red component, while its low saturation and gray cast soften the overall temperature for most layouts.
Is #58535b readable on white or black?
#58535b has a 7.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.80:1 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.