#5C554C Hex Color
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Reach for #5c554c when a design needs a grounded, weathered brown. Its low saturation and grey undertones give it a dim, smoky character, closer to aged leather or soil than fresh wood. It works best as a dark background or supporting tone, adding depth without pulling focus. White text reads clearly on it at about 7.3:1 contrast, well past AA for small type. Dusty sage and muted teal flatter it nicely.
Questions about #5c554c
What is #5c554c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c554c is rgb(92, 85, 76), in HSL hsl(34, 10%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 17%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5c554c?
Dusty sage, muted teal, and cream all flatter #5c554c. Its grey undertones keep pairings subdued, so skip bright saturated accents that would overpower its muted warmth.
Is #5c554c readable on white or black?
#5c554c has a 7.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.85:1 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.