#585C5D Hex Color
Dim grey with a steady hand
Reach for #585c5d when a layout needs a dark, steady grey that never steals attention. This shade carries a faint cool undertone, which is why it suits moody backgrounds, dark interfaces, and serious typography. Its hex code works best as a supporting base, not a hero accent. White text on top hits about 6.8:1 contrast, so it clears AA for body copy.
Questions about #585c5d
What is #585c5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #585c5d is rgb(88, 92, 93), in HSL hsl(192, 3%, 35%) and in CMYK 5%, 1%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #585c5d?
Warm accents like terracotta or amber cut through its cool, dusty character and keep it from reading flat. Soft creams and off-whites also work well for text and borders on top of it.
Is #585c5d readable on white or black?
#585c5d has a 6.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.10:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.