#5E6072 Hex Color
Smoky indigo with quiet depth
Muted and ashy, #5e6072 is a dark indigo with gray undertones and a matte, almost smoky finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, mysterious mood without black’s heaviness. Use the hex code #5e6072 as a supporting tone in spiritual, luxury, or night-sky designs, or as a UI background where white text achieves about 6.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #5e6072
What is #5e6072 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e6072 is rgb(94, 96, 114), in HSL hsl(234, 10%, 41%) and in CMYK 18%, 16%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #5e6072?
The #5e6072 hex color pairs well with white, pale lavender, dusty rose, and muted gold, which soften or warm its smoky indigo base without competing with its low saturation and matte character.
Is #5e6072 warm or cool?
#5e6072 reads as a cool, muted indigo because its blue-violet base is softened by gray, giving it a smoky, reserved appearance rather than the crisp intensity of a saturated blue.
Is #5e6072 readable on white or black?
#5e6072 has a 6.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.39:1 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.