#5E5355 Hex Color
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This dim, dusty pink carries a heavy grey undertone that feels more serious than sweet. Because of its low saturation and dark value, #5e5355 works best as a supporting background or a moody accent color. It creates strong contrast with white text, which stays legible even at small sizes. Pair this muted shade with crisp teals or muted golds to keep the overall design from feeling too washed out.
Questions about #5e5355
What is #5e5355 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e5355 is rgb(94, 83, 85), in HSL hsl(349, 6%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 10%, 63%.
What colors pair well with the dusty pink of #5e5355?
Because of its heavy grey undertone, #5e5355 pairs beautifully with crisp teal or muted gold to prevent the design from feeling washed out. These vibrant, warm, or cool contrasts lift the dim nature of the shade, creating a balanced visual weight.
Is #5e5355 readable on white or black?
#5e5355 has a 7.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.84:1 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.