#5C6578 Hex Color
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A dusty, near-grey blue with muted, ashy depth. #5c6578 reads subdued and dependable, which suits finance and healthcare interfaces. Its low saturation keeps it from shouting, so it works best as a supporting tone or background base. Next to white it can wash out, so cream and dark text pair better. White text clears WCAG AA on it at roughly 5.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #5c6578
What is #5c6578 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c6578 is rgb(92, 101, 120), in HSL hsl(221, 13%, 42%) and in CMYK 23%, 16%, 0%, 53%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5c6578?
Burgundy is a strong partner for #5c6578 because its warmth offsets the grey undertones. Soft sand and muted gold also work where plain white would flatten it. In a 60/30/10 scheme, let #5c6578 carry backgrounds or panels while those accents stay small.
Is #5c6578 readable on white or black?
#5c6578 has a 5.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.58:1 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.