#585450 Hex Color
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#585450 is a dark, muted grey with warm brown undertones and low saturation. Its dusty, serious character suits moody backgrounds, restrained branding, and minimalist interfaces. Use it as a dominant base with off-white typography, or pair it with muted sage for contrast. The hex code #585450 supports clear white text at about 7.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #585450
What is #585450 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #585450 is rgb(88, 84, 80), in HSL hsl(30, 5%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 9%, 65%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #585450?
#585450 pairs well with off-white for clean contrast, muted sage for a natural accent, and restrained terracotta or burgundy for warmer depth. Keep brighter colors limited so its dusty, low-saturation character remains the visual anchor.
Does #585450 read as warm or cool?
#585450 reads as a warm gray because its red and green values sit above its blue value, adding subtle brown warmth. Its low saturation keeps that warmth restrained, so it still works as a quiet neutral in minimalist layouts.
Is #585450 readable on white or black?
#585450 has a 7.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.79:1 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.