#5E615E Hex Color
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This muted dark grey acts as a stable, neutral base for minimalist interface design. Its subtle, ashy undertones provide a professional backdrop that avoids the harshness of pure black. The hex code for this color is #5e615e. It maintains excellent readability with white text, offering a WCAG compliant contrast ratio of 6.3:1 for body copy.
Questions about #5e615e
What is #5e615e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e615e is rgb(94, 97, 94), in HSL hsl(120, 2%, 37%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 3%, 62%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What makes #5e615e a good choice for interface text?
#5e615e acts as a softer, more approachable alternative to pure black for body copy or UI elements. It maintains a 6.3:1 contrast ratio against white backgrounds, ensuring high readability without the visual strain that darker blacks often cause on screens.
How should #5e615e be paired in a professional color palette?
Is #5e615e readable on white or black?
#5e615e has a 6.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.34:1 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.