#535754

#535754

Color Values

HEX

#535754

RGB

83, 87, 84

HSL

135.0, 2.4%, 33.3%

HSV

135.0, 4.6%, 34.1%

CMYK

4.6%, 0.0%, 3.4%, 65.9%

OKLCH

0.4522 0.007 153.6

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #535754;
color: #535754;
border-color: #535754;
Nearest Tailwind: Neutral 600 #525252

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.34:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.86:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #535754?

RGB(83, 87, 84) · HSL(135.0, 2.4%, 33.3%) · CMYK(4.6%, 0.0%, 3.4%, 65.9%)

Does #535754 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.34:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #535754?

Use FFFFFF text on a #535754 background; contrast on black is 2.86:1.