#5D5C57 Hex Color
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Dark grey with a faint warm, ashy undertone. #5d5c57 works best as a supporting tone or background in dark mode UIs, where white text reaches a solid 6.7:1 contrast. Pair it with terracotta or muted olive to keep it from reading flat. The hex code #5d5c57 suits moody, minimal layouts.
Questions about #5d5c57
What is #5d5c57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d5c57 is rgb(93, 92, 87), in HSL hsl(50, 3%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 6%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5d5c57?
#5d5c57 flatters warm, earthy accents like terracotta, muted olive, and dusty rose. Its low saturation keeps those pairings grounded, while brighter accents such as amber stand out against its dimness.
Does #5d5c57 read warm or cool?
It reads slightly warm. The red and green channels sit just above blue, giving the grey a soft ashy cast that feels less sterile than a neutral grey.
Is #5d5c57 readable on white or black?
#5d5c57 has a 6.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.13:1 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.