#5C787A Hex Color
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#5c787a is a muted, ashy cyan that leans heavily into grey. Its desaturated character makes it an effective background for productivity software or technology interfaces where minimal distraction is necessary. This color supports white text with a 4.7:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA requirements for legible body copy. Pair it with warm, saturated orange accents to break up the flat, matte appearance.
Questions about #5c787a
What is #5c787a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c787a is rgb(92, 120, 122), in HSL hsl(184, 14%, 42%) and in CMYK 25%, 2%, 0%, 52%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5c787a?
This ashy cyan works beautifully with warm, saturated accents like terracotta or deep orange to prevent a flat, matte appearance. You can also pair it with soft cream or off-white tones to maintain a calm, professional aesthetic without losing readability.
Is #5c787a readable on white or black?
#5c787a has a 4.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.42:1 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.