#5E626E Hex Color
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Muted and blue-gray, #5e626e is a dark indigo shade with a dusty, ashy finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, controlled mood, making it useful for finance, technology, government, and security branding. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or dark background with white text, which reaches about 6.1:1 contrast. Pair it with warm ivory or muted brass.
Questions about #5e626e
What is #5e626e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e626e is rgb(94, 98, 110), in HSL hsl(225, 8%, 40%) and in CMYK 15%, 11%, 0%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #5e626e?
Warm ivory, muted brass, and soft terracotta accents balance #5e626e’s cool blue-gray base, while charcoal and off-white keep the palette restrained for dashboards, editorial layouts, and security or technology branding.
Does #5e626e feel warm or cool?
#5e626e reads as cool because its muted gray base leans blue rather than red or yellow, though its low saturation softens that effect and gives the shade a dusty, controlled appearance.
Is #5e626e readable on white or black?
#5e626e has a 6.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.44:1 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.