#5E515E Hex Color
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#5e515e is a dark purple that sits close to gray. Its low saturation and dim lightness give it a dusty, inky feel, more somber than showy. That restraint makes it a solid supporting tone in moody layouts, luxury branding, or dark mode UI, where it reads softer than plain gray. White text passes accessibility checks on it, with contrast around 7.5:1.
Questions about #5e515e
What is #5e515e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e515e is rgb(94, 81, 94), in HSL hsl(300, 7%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 0%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5e515e?
#5e515e pairs well with warm ochre, dusty blush, and aged brass, since their warmth lifts its gray undertone instead of fighting it. Cooler teals also read sharp against it. Either way, keep it in a supporting role rather than the star.
Is #5e515e readable on white or black?
#5e515e has a 7.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.81:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.