#5D6373 Hex Color
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#5d6373 is a dark, almost grey blue with a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation keeps it subdued, so it works best as a supporting tone: sidebars, footers, secondary buttons. It flatters burgundy and soft cream, and white text clears AA contrast on it at about 6.0:1. Reach for this hex code when reliability matters more than punch.
Questions about #5d6373
What is #5d6373 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d6373 is rgb(93, 99, 115), in HSL hsl(224, 11%, 41%) and in CMYK 19%, 14%, 0%, 55%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5d6373?
#5d6373 pairs well with burgundy for a rich, understated mix, or with soft cream for gentle contrast. Avoid bright saturated hues, which overpower its muted character.
Is #5d6373 readable on white or black?
#5d6373 has a 6.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.49:1 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.