#585652 Hex Color
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With low lightness and muted brown undertones, #585652 is a dark, dusty grey with a serious, restrained mood. It works well as a supporting tone in minimal interfaces, product design, and architectural palettes, especially beside warm off-white or aged brass. White text has about a 7.3:1 contrast ratio, making this hex code suitable for readable dark backgrounds.
Questions about #585652
What is #585652 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #585652 is rgb(88, 86, 82), in HSL hsl(40, 4%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 7%, 65%.
Is #585652 warm or cool?
#585652 reads as a slightly warm gray because its muted brown undertones soften the neutral base. That restrained warmth helps it sit comfortably beside warm off-whites, natural materials, and aged brass without becoming visibly brown.
What colors pair well with #585652?
#585652 pairs well with warm off-white, sand, muted beige, and aged brass accents, which bring out its earthy undertone. For stronger contrast, use crisp white or a restrained terracotta accent in small amounts.
Is #585652 readable on white or black?
#585652 has a 7.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.86:1 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.