#5C777A Hex Color
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This dusty cyan carries a heavy, desaturated quality that feels grounded and somber. Because of its dark, muted nature, #5c777a works best as a steady background or a grounding element in professional UI designs. Pair it with soft creams or warm off-whites to prevent it from looking too gloomy. This hex code passes accessibility standards for body text when paired with white.
Questions about #5c777a
What is #5c777a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c777a is rgb(92, 119, 122), in HSL hsl(186, 14%, 42%) and in CMYK 25%, 2%, 0%, 52%.
What color combinations best complement the muted tone of #5c777a?
Pairing #5c777a with cream or soft, warm whites helps prevent the color from feeling too cold or gloomy in your design. For contrast, incorporating subtle terracotta accents can introduce a necessary sense of warmth and visual balance to the interface.
Is #5c777a readable on white or black?
#5c777a has a 4.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.37:1 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.