#55585D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #55585D?

RGB(85, 88, 93), HSL(217.5, 4.5%, 34.9%), CMYK(8.6%, 5.4%, 0.0%, 63.5%).

Q: Does #55585D meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.14:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#55585D is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 85, 88, 93, in HSL 217.5°, 4.5%, 34.9%, and in CMYK 8.6%, 5.4%, 0.0%, 63.5%. The nearest named color is NCS S 7000-N Dark Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#55585D

RGB

85, 88, 93

HSL

217.5, 4.5%, 34.9%

HSV

217.5, 8.6%, 36.5%

CMYK

8.6%, 5.4%, 0.0%, 63.5%

OKLCH

0.4594 0.009 260.7

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: NCS S 7000-N Dark 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.