#525954

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #525954?

RGB(82, 89, 84), HSL(137.1, 4.1%, 33.5%), CMYK(7.9%, 0.0%, 5.6%, 65.1%).

Q: Does #525954 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.2:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#525954 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 82, 89, 84, in HSL 137.1°, 4.1%, 33.5%, and in CMYK 7.9%, 0.0%, 5.6%, 65.1%. The nearest named color is RAL 7012 Basalt Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#525954

RGB

82, 89, 84

HSL

137.1, 4.1%, 33.5%

HSV

137.1, 7.9%, 34.9%

CMYK

7.9%, 0.0%, 5.6%, 65.1%

OKLCH

0.4561 0.0119 154.8

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 7012 Basalt Grey

Color Psychology

Medium gray represents balance, neutrality, and diplomatic composure. It is the color of concrete, steel, and overcast skies, suggesting urban modernity and industrial strength. Gray communicates professionalism and impartiality in equal measure.

Design Usage

Medium gray is essential for body text, icons, and secondary labels in user interfaces. It provides the typographic backbone of design systems, separating primary from secondary information. Ensure proper contrast ratios since many popular mid-gray values fall below WCAG AA for text on white backgrounds.