#5B5B5D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #5B5B5D?

RGB(91, 91, 93), HSL(240.0, 1.1%, 36.1%), CMYK(2.2%, 2.2%, 0.0%, 63.5%).

Q: Does #5B5B5D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.78:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#5B5B5D is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 91, 91, 93, in HSL 240.0°, 1.1%, 36.1%, and in CMYK 2.2%, 2.2%, 0.0%, 63.5%. The nearest named color is NCS S 7000-N Dark Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#5B5B5D

RGB

91, 91, 93

HSL

240.0, 1.1%, 36.1%

HSV

240.0, 2.2%, 36.5%

CMYK

2.2%, 2.2%, 0.0%, 63.5%

OKLCH

0.4719 0.0032 286.3

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.