#5B5B5B Hex Color
A balanced neutral with professional stability
#5b5b5b is a dark, neutral grey with a serious and practical tone. Because of its steady mid-range lightness, it serves well as a supporting background or for typography rather than a primary accent. It maintains strong accessibility, allowing white text to remain legible. This hex code works best alongside muted pastels or bright safety colors to provide necessary contrast in user interfaces.
Questions about #5b5b5b
What is #5b5b5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b5b5b is rgb(91, 91, 91), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 64%.
Does #5b5b5b have any warm or cool undertones?
#5b5b5b sits in the neutral range, leaning slightly cool due to its depth, but it lacks strong chromatic shifts. This makes it a versatile choice that reads as a true, reliable grey without clashing against vibrant accent colors.
How should I use #5b5b5b in web design?
#5b5b5b is best used as a soft alternative to pure black for text or primary layout elements. It maintains strong accessibility ratings when paired with white text while appearing less harsh than standard black on digital screens.
Is #5b5b5b readable on white or black?
#5b5b5b has a 6.79:1 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.