#5C7C7C Hex Color
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Somewhere between slate and sea glass, #5c7c7c is a dusty cyan with heavy gray undertones. Its very low saturation keeps things subdued, so it works best as a supporting tone or background rather than the star. Warm pairs like sand or terracotta lift it; next to plain white it can wash out. Black text reads clearly on it at about 4.6:1, enough for WCAG AA body copy. The hex code #5c7c7c suits calm interfaces and understated branding.
Questions about #5c7c7c
What is #5c7c7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c7c7c is rgb(92, 124, 124), in HSL hsl(180, 15%, 42%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #5c7c7c?
Warm tones like terracotta, sand, and soft cream bring out the best in #5c7c7c, balancing its gray undertones. Pale blues and cool grays tend to flatten it, so keep those out of the immediate palette.
Is #5c7c7c readable on white or black?
#5c7c7c has a 4.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.62:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.