#585653 Hex Color
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Dark, muted, and nearly colorless, this grey carries a faint warm undertone. #585653 works best as a dominant base for moody interfaces and dark mode UIs, where white text reaches about 7.3:1 contrast, well past AA. Pair it with muted ochre or dusty teal to keep it from reading flat. The hex code #585653 also suits typography, backgrounds, and minimal product design.
Questions about #585653
What is #585653 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #585653 is rgb(88, 86, 83), in HSL hsl(36, 3%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 6%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #585653?
Muted ochre and dusty teal keep this grey from reading flat, and burgundy adds richness to moody palettes. Avoid placing it directly beside pure white, where it can look washed out.
Is #585653 readable on white or black?
#585653 has a 7.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.87:1 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.