#5C746C Hex Color

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This muted, ashy teal sits between dark green and grey, offering a sophisticated and grounded aesthetic. Because of its low saturation, #5c746c works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with warm, creamy off-whites or metallic copper accents. The hex code #5c746c provides enough contrast for white text to remain legible, making it suitable for clear, professional UI elements.

Questions about #5c746c

What is #5c746c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c746c is rgb(92, 116, 108), in HSL hsl(160, 12%, 41%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 7%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #5c746c?
Because #5c746c is a desaturated, cool-toned teal, it pairs beautifully with warm, creamy neutrals like ivory or beige to create balance. For a high-contrast accent, try using metallic copper or burnt orange to lift the grounded, greyish undertones.
Is #5c746c readable on white or black?
#5c746c has a 5.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.16:1 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.