#5B565C

#5B565C

Color Values

HEX

#5B565C

RGB

91, 86, 92

HSL

290.0, 3.4%, 34.9%

HSV

290.0, 6.5%, 36.1%

CMYK

1.1%, 6.5%, 0.0%, 63.9%

OKLCH

0.46 0.0115 320.6

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: #5B565C;
color: #5B565C;
border-color: #5B565C;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 600 #52525B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.17:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.93:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #5B565C?

RGB(91, 86, 92) · HSL(290.0, 3.4%, 34.9%) · CMYK(1.1%, 6.5%, 0.0%, 63.9%)

Does #5B565C meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.17:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #5B565C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #5B565C background; contrast on black is 2.93:1.