#5E5A56 Hex Color
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Reach for #5e5a56 when plain dark grey feels too cold. This warm grey carries a faint brown undertone that suits dark mode UI, moody backgrounds, and minimal layouts. Its low saturation keeps designs calm and grounded, though it can read muddy next to pure white. White text passes AA on it at roughly 6.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #5e5a56
What is #5e5a56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e5a56 is rgb(94, 90, 86), in HSL hsl(30, 4%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 9%, 63%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5e5a56?
Earthy accents like terracotta and olive suit its brown undertone, while a pale blush or cream keeps large grey areas from turning flat and muddy.
Is #5e5a56 readable on white or black?
#5e5a56 has a 6.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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.