#5D5461 Hex Color
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Reach for #5d5461 when a dark interface needs more character than charcoal. This muted purple sits almost grey, with a dusty violet undertone that reads moody without going black. White text hits about 7.2:1 on it, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with warm ochre or soft rose to wake up the undertone. At large sizes it can turn muddy, so treat it as a supporting tone rather than a star.
Questions about #5d5461
What is #5d5461 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d5461 is rgb(93, 84, 97), in HSL hsl(282, 7%, 35%) and in CMYK 4%, 13%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #5d5461?
Warm, desaturated accents work best. Dusty ochre, muted rose, and soft sage bring out the violet undertone without fighting it. Cool blues tend to flatten this shade, so keep companions low in saturation.
Is #5d5461 warm or cool?
#5d5461 leans cool, but only slightly. Heavy grey content mutes the purple, so it reads more neutral than a true violet. It looks cooler next to cream or tan than it does beside navy.
Is #5d5461 readable on white or black?
#5d5461 has a 7.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.90:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.