#5D6D7E Hex Color
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#5d6d7e is a dark, muted blue-gray with dusty, ashy undertones and a matte finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a controlled, dependable mood without the starkness of black. Use it as a supporting tone in finance, security, healthcare, or technology designs. White text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #5d6d7e.
Questions about #5d6d7e
What is #5d6d7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d6d7e is rgb(93, 109, 126), in HSL hsl(211, 15%, 43%) and in CMYK 26%, 13%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #5d6d7e?
Pair #5d6d7e with burgundy for restrained contrast, or with charcoal for a darker interface; warm ivory can soften its ashy cast. Keep brighter accents limited, since its muted surface works best as structure rather than visual emphasis.
Is #5d6d7e readable on white or black?
#5d6d7e has a 5.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.95:1 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.