#656463 Hex Color
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#656463 is a muted, medium-dark gray with a faint warm undertone and an ashy, grounded feel. Its restrained character suits UI backgrounds, typography, architecture, and minimalist product design. Use it as a supporting dark neutral with off-white or muted sage. White text provides about 5.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code for this gray is #656463.
Questions about #656463
What is #656463 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #656463 is rgb(101, 100, 99), in HSL hsl(30, 1%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 2%, 60%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #656463?
#656463 pairs well with off-white, muted sage, and soft beige, which preserve its warm gray character while adding gentle contrast for interfaces, architectural palettes, typography, and minimalist product systems.
Is #656463 readable on white or black?
#656463 has a 5.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.55:1 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.