#5E6164 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #5e6164 has a low-saturation, slightly cool, ashy character that feels serious without appearing black. The hex code #5e6164 works well as a supporting tone in interfaces, typography, and product design, especially beside off-white or muted blue. White text reaches about a 6.2:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #5e6164
What is #5e6164 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e6164 is rgb(94, 97, 100), in HSL hsl(210, 3%, 38%) and in CMYK 6%, 3%, 0%, 61%.
Does #5e6164 read as warm or cool?
#5e6164 reads as a slightly cool gray because its blue component is marginally stronger than its red component, giving the muted neutral an ashy cast rather than a brown or beige warmth.
What colors pair well with #5e6164?
Pair #5e6164 with off-white for clean contrast, muted blue for a restrained cool palette, or a warmer accent such as terracotta to keep the design from feeling flat while preserving its serious, low-saturation character.
Where does #5e6164 work best?
Use #5e6164 for supporting typography, interface elements, product surfaces, and dark neutral backgrounds when a softer alternative to black is useful; its low saturation stays unobtrusive, while the cool cast adds a polished, technical feel.
Is #5e6164 readable on white or black?
#5e6164 has a 6.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.36:1 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.