#5C5864 Hex Color
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A storm cloud with a shot of violet in it. #5c5864 is a dim, ashy purple that reads closer to gray than to most purples, which makes it useful as a dominant dark base in moody layouts. White text passes WCAG AA on it at about 6.9:1 contrast. Pair it with soft gold or dusty rose so muted palettes do not go flat.
Questions about #5c5864
What is #5c5864 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c5864 is rgb(92, 88, 100), in HSL hsl(260, 6%, 37%) and in CMYK 8%, 12%, 0%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #5c5864?
Soft gold, dusty rose, and muted teal all sit comfortably against #5c5864 without fighting its gray undertone. For higher energy, try a warm amber accent on dark interfaces.
Is #5c5864 readable on white or black?
#5c5864 has a 6.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.03:1 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.