#5C5C5D Hex Color
A grounded and stable neutral grey
A serious, neutral grey, #5c5c5d serves as a stable base for dark mode interfaces. This tone feels grounded and restrained, avoiding the harshness of pure black. With a 6.7:1 contrast ratio against white, it ensures excellent readability for small body text. The hex code #5c5c5d works best as a supporting background, allowing brighter accent colors to stand out without appearing washed out.
Questions about #5c5c5d
What is #5c5c5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c5c5d is rgb(92, 92, 93), in HSL hsl(240, 1%, 36%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 64%.
Where should I use #5c5c5d in a design system?
Use #5c5c5d as a secondary background color or a stable surface layer for dark mode dashboards. It allows vibrant accent colors like electric blue or citrus yellow to pop while keeping the overall composition grounded.
Is #5c5c5d readable on white or black?
#5c5c5d has a 6.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 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.