#5D5F51 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #5d5f51 is a grayish yellow-green with an ashy, olive cast. Its matte low saturation creates a serious, gloomy mood while leaving room for subtle warmth. The hex code #5d5f51 works well as a supporting background, contrast panel, or construction-inspired accent, especially with white text, which reaches about a 6.5:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #5d5f51
What is #5d5f51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d5f51 is rgb(93, 95, 81), in HSL hsl(69, 8%, 35%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 15%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5d5f51?
#5d5f51 pairs well with terracotta for controlled warmth, while charcoal text or borders reinforce its serious, ashy character without adding much visual noise. Use cream or pale beige when the palette needs a softer finish.
Is #5d5f51 readable on white or black?
#5d5f51 has a 6.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.22:1 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.