#5D5C5E Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#5d5c5e is a dark, muted grey with a slightly cool, ashy character. Its low saturation creates a serious, restrained mood suited to professional interfaces, architecture, and moody typography. Use it as a supporting tone or dark mode background, pairing it with warm white or muted brass. The hex code #5d5c5e supports white text with about 6.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #5d5c5e
What is #5d5c5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d5c5e is rgb(93, 92, 94), in HSL hsl(270, 1%, 36%) and in CMYK 1%, 2%, 0%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5d5c5e?
Warm white, muted brass, and soft blue-gray accents pair well with #5d5c5e because they soften its cool, ashy base without overwhelming it. Use warm white for text and brass sparingly for highlights, borders, or calls to action.
Does #5d5c5e read as warm or cool?
#5d5c5e reads slightly cool because its near-neutral gray is shifted toward an ashy, blue-leaning cast rather than brown. That restrained undertone makes it feel composed and professional, especially beside warm white, pale wood, or muted metallic accents.
Is #5d5c5e readable on white or black?
#5d5c5e has a 6.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.15:1 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.