#5A5A5E Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #5a5a5e is a neutral grey with a slight cool violet undertone. Its low saturation gives interfaces and typography a restrained, professional feel, while its depth adds a moody edge. Use the hex code #5a5a5e as a supporting tone with warm ivory or muted copper. White text reaches about 6.9:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #5a5a5e
What is #5a5a5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a5a5e is rgb(90, 90, 94), in HSL hsl(240, 2%, 36%) and in CMYK 4%, 4%, 0%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5a5a5e?
Warm ivory and muted copper pair well with #5a5a5e, balancing its cool violet undertone, while terracotta adds warmth without overpowering the neutral base; lighter backgrounds keep the palette calm and accents provide visual focus.
Is #5a5a5e readable on white or black?
#5a5a5e has a 6.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.05:1 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.