#585655 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #585655 is a neutral gray with a slight warm, ashy undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood without black’s harshness. Use the hex code #585655 as a supporting tone for interfaces, typography, or architectural palettes. White text has about 7.3:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #585655
What is #585655 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #585655 is rgb(88, 86, 85), in HSL hsl(20, 2%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 3%, 65%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #585655?
#585655 pairs well with white, soft cream, muted sage, and dusty blue, creating clear contrast while preserving its grounded character; terracotta adds warmth without making the palette feel overly bright or busy.
Does #585655 look warm or cool?
#585655 reads as a warm-leaning neutral gray because its dark gray base leans slightly warm and ashy rather than distinctly blue, giving it a serious, grounded feel without the starkness or visual weight of pure black.
Is #585655 readable on white or black?
#585655 has a 7.29:1 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.