#5E6166 Hex Color
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Close to wet slate, this grey sits dark and muted with a faint blue undertone. The hex code #5e6166 works best as a supporting tone in dark interfaces and moody palettes, where white text clears WCAG AA at roughly 6.2:1. Pair it with brass or terracotta accents to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #5e6166
What is #5e6166 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e6166 is rgb(94, 97, 102), in HSL hsl(218, 4%, 38%) and in CMYK 8%, 5%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #5e6166?
Warm accents like terracotta, brass, and muted ochre balance its cool cast, while soft off-whites keep contrast gentle. Avoid mid-tone greys nearby, since they make the whole palette look muddy.
Is #5e6166 readable on white or black?
#5e6166 has a 6.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.37:1 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.