#5D5E65 Hex Color
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Somewhere between slate and a stormy dusk sky, #5d5e65 is a dim, almost gray shade of indigo. Its low saturation makes it a solid dominant base for dark mode UI and moody branding, though it can read muddy next to pure white. Warm brass or dusty rose tones flatter it. White text passes contrast checks at about 6.5:1, enough for small body text.
Questions about #5d5e65
What is #5d5e65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d5e65 is rgb(93, 94, 101), in HSL hsl(232, 4%, 38%) and in CMYK 8%, 7%, 0%, 60%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5d5e65?
Warm, muted accents work best because they offset its gray cast. Try brass, dusty rose, or terracotta for small hits of contrast. Cool blues tend to blend in and flatten the overall palette.
Is #5d5e65 readable on white or black?
#5d5e65 has a 6.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.25:1 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.