#5A5E62 Hex Color
A Steady Grey with Blue Undertones
Reach for #5a5e62 when a plain black or near-black background feels too heavy. This dim grey carries a faint blue undertone and works best as a supporting tone in dark mode interfaces and moody layouts. The hex code #5a5e62 gives white text about 6.5:1 contrast, enough for small body copy, though it can look flat beside bright accents.
Questions about #5a5e62
What is #5a5e62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a5e62 is rgb(90, 94, 98), in HSL hsl(210, 4%, 37%) and in CMYK 8%, 4%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #5a5e62?
Warm accents like terracotta or amber lift this cool grey and keep it from reading flat. Crisp whites and deep charcoal work well too in dark mode layouts.
Is #5a5e62 readable on white or black?
#5a5e62 has a 6.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.21:1 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.