#5C5857 Hex Color
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Dark grey with a faint warm undertone, #5c5857 sits deep in the low-saturation range and reads steady rather than flat. It works best as a dominant base for dark UI and moody layouts. Pair it with dusty terracotta or muted sage to keep the palette from turning murky.
Questions about #5c5857
What is #5c5857 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c5857 is rgb(92, 88, 87), in HSL hsl(12, 3%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 5%, 64%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5c5857?
Muted warm accents like terracotta or dusty rose lift #5c5857 without clashing with its warm undertone. Cool pastels can make it read muddy, so test pairings carefully.
Does #5c5857 read warm or cool?
It reads slightly warm. The red channel runs a touch higher than green and blue, which gives the grey a soft, earthy cast instead of a cold, steel-like feel.
Is #5c5857 readable on white or black?
#5c5857 has a 7.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.98:1 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.