#5C525F Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #5c525f sits a step away from grey with just enough violet to stay purple. Its low saturation gives it a matte, calm character that suits moody backgrounds and supporting tones more than loud accents. White text reads clearly on the hex code at about 7.4:1 contrast, so it holds up behind small body text. Pair it with dusty rose or deep teal, but watch large flat areas where it can turn muddy.
Questions about #5c525f
What is #5c525f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c525f is rgb(92, 82, 95), in HSL hsl(286, 7%, 35%) and in CMYK 3%, 14%, 0%, 63%.
What text color works best on #5c525f?
White text works best on #5c525f, reaching about 7.4:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for small body text. Dark text drops well below 4.5:1 and should be avoided.
What colors pair well with #5c525f?
Soft, dusty tones like dusty rose and deep teal pair well with #5c525f because they share its muted saturation. Bright, saturated accents can also work when used sparingly.
Is #5c525f readable on white or black?
#5c525f has a 7.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.82:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.