#5F6463 Hex Color
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This dark, muted grey carries a slight greenish undertone, giving it a stoic and grounded feel. Because it sits at a mid-range brightness, #5f6463 functions best as a supporting neutral or text color rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft cream or crisp white to maintain readability. It offers a professional alternative to standard black in UI design.
Questions about #5f6463
What is #5f6463 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5f6463 is rgb(95, 100, 99), in HSL hsl(168, 3%, 38%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 1%, 61%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How should I use #5f6463 in interface design?
Use #5f6463 as a professional, low-contrast alternative to pure black for body text or subtle border accents. Its muted green undertone keeps typography readable and approachable, making it an excellent choice for modern, minimal user interfaces that require a softer visual touch.
Is #5f6463 readable on white or black?
#5f6463 has a 6.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.48:1 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.