#5B6268 Hex Color
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Neither gray nor navy, #5b6268 is a muted slate blue with a dusty, low-saturation finish. That restraint gives it a serious, steady feel, which suits dashboards, finance dashboards, and moody backgrounds. It works best as a supporting tone rather than a hero color, and white text on the hex code #5b6268 clears 6.2:1 contrast. Pair it with warm ochre or muted coral to keep the palette from going flat.
Questions about #5b6268
What is #5b6268 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b6268 is rgb(91, 98, 104), in HSL hsl(208, 7%, 38%) and in CMYK 12%, 6%, 0%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #5b6268?
Warm ochre and muted coral lift #5b6268 without breaking its calm, since both add warmth against its gray-blue base. For a moodier palette, pair it with burgundy or deep charcoal.
Is #5b6268 readable on white or black?
#5b6268 has a 6.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.39:1 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.