#5A5C54 Hex Color
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#5a5c54 is a dark, muted yellow-gray with dusty olive undertones and very low saturation. Its gloomy depth suits serious branding, moody backgrounds, construction themes, and budget-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone or dark base, then add brighter accents for energy. White text reaches about 6.8:1 contrast on this hex code.
Questions about #5a5c54
What is #5a5c54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a5c54 is rgb(90, 92, 84), in HSL hsl(75, 5%, 35%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 9%, 64%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5a5c54?
#5a5c54 pairs well with warm cream, muted brass, and burgundy, which bring contrast without overpowering its dusty olive-gray base. Use brighter accents sparingly because this low-saturation shade can look muddy beside similarly muted colors.
Is #5a5c54 readable on white or black?
#5a5c54 has a 6.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.09:1 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.