#585E58 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #585e58 is a gray-green with ashy undertones and low saturation. Its gloomy, grounded character suits serious branding, finance, pharmacy, and eco-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone with warm cream or terracotta, since large backgrounds can feel muddy. White text reads clearly on this color, with about a 6.7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #585e58.
Questions about #585e58
What is #585e58 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #585e58 is rgb(88, 94, 88), in HSL hsl(120, 3%, 36%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 6%, 63%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #585e58?
#585e58 pairs well with warm cream, terracotta, and burgundy, which add warmth to its ashy gray-green base without overwhelming its muted character, making them useful for backgrounds, accents, and restrained brand palettes.
Does #585e58 read as warm or cool?
#585e58 reads as a muted, slightly cool gray-green because its green cast is softened by ashy gray, giving it a restrained, grounded feel rather than the freshness of a brighter sage.
Is #585e58 readable on white or black?
#585e58 has a 6.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.15:1 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.