#5F5C56 Hex Color
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The hex code for this ashy, dark neutral is #5f5c56. It carries strong grey and yellow undertones, creating a grounded, moody appearance that lacks the harshness of pure black. Designers often use this shade as a background, where it supports white text with a clear 6.7:1 contrast ratio. It pairs well with burnt orange or olive greens for an organic, industrial aesthetic in branding or UI design.
Questions about #5f5c56
What is #5f5c56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5f5c56 is rgb(95, 92, 86), in HSL hsl(40, 5%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 9%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5f5c56 in a design palette?
#5f5c56 works best when paired with muted organic tones to maintain its industrial feel. Consider combining it with burnt orange for a striking contrast or olive greens to emphasize its natural, grounded character in website or UI backgrounds.
Is #5f5c56 readable on white or black?
#5f5c56 has a 6.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.15:1 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.