#656563 Hex Color
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#656563 is a muted, mid-dark grey with an almost colorless, ashy character. Its low saturation supports restrained, professional layouts across interfaces, typography, and product design. Use the hex code #656563 as a supporting tone beside off-white or muted blue. As a UI background, it supports white text at about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #656563
What is #656563 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #656563 is rgb(101, 101, 99), in HSL hsl(60, 1%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 2%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #656563?
#656563 pairs well with off-white for a quiet foundation, and with muted blue or navy for a cool, professional palette, while warmer neutrals can soften its ashy character without overwhelming the layout.
Is #656563 readable on white or black?
#656563 has a 5.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.59:1 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.