#5F636E Hex Color
A muted slate grey with subtle blue
This dusty, desaturated blue leans heavily into grey, offering a muted alternative to standard corporate navy. It functions best as a supporting tone or UI background rather than a main accent. Pair #5f636e with sharp white text for readability, or use it alongside soft ochres to avoid a muddy appearance. The hex code for this reliable, professional color is #5f636e.
Questions about #5f636e
What is #5f636e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5f636e is rgb(95, 99, 110), in HSL hsl(224, 7%, 40%) and in CMYK 14%, 10%, 0%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #5f636e in a design scheme?
Pair #5f636e with soft ochres or warm creams to balance its cool, industrial feel and prevent a muddy look. You can also use sharp white text against this background to maintain high readability in modern, professional interface designs.
Is #5f636e considered a warm or cool color?
This color is definitively cool-toned due to its heavy grey and blue composition. While the grey desaturation softens the intensity, the underlying blue prevents it from feeling neutral, making it ideal for backgrounds that require a calm, professional atmosphere.
Is #5f636e readable on white or black?
#5f636e has a 6.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.49:1 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.