#5A5259
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#5A5259
Color Values
#5A5259
90, 82, 89
307.5, 4.7%, 33.7%
307.5, 8.9%, 35.3%
0.0%, 8.9%, 1.1%, 64.7%
0.4488 0.0152 329.8
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: #5A5259;
color: #5A5259;
border-color: #5A5259;
Zinc 600
#52525B
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
7.54:1
Text on black
2.79:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #5A5259?
RGB(90, 82, 89) · HSL(307.5, 4.7%, 33.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 8.9%, 1.1%, 64.7%)
Does #5A5259 meet WCAG contrast on white?
7.54:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.
What text color is readable on #5A5259?
Use FFFFFF text on a #5A5259 background; contrast on black is 2.79:1.