#524B50

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #524B50?

RGB(82, 75, 80), HSL(317.1, 4.5%, 30.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 8.5%, 2.4%, 67.8%).

Q: Does #524B50 meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.46:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#524B50 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 82, 75, 80, in HSL 317.1°, 4.5%, 30.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 8.5%, 2.4%, 67.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 7000-N Dark Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#524B50

RGB

82, 75, 80

HSL

317.1, 4.5%, 30.8%

HSV

317.1, 8.5%, 32.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 8.5%, 2.4%, 67.8%

OKLCH

0.4214 0.0123 335.8

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: NCS S 7000-N Dark Grey

Color Psychology

Dark grays and charcoals project authority, formality, and sophisticated restraint. They are the color of graphite, storm clouds, and evening suits, carrying weight without the absolute finality of black. These tones suggest seriousness and expertise tempered by subtle warmth.

Design Usage

Dark gray is the preferred text color over pure black for reducing eye strain on light backgrounds. It serves as the standard dark-mode surface color in Material Design and other major design systems. Pair it with a single vivid accent color for a minimal, high-impact visual hierarchy.