#5E6362

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #5E6362?

RGB(94, 99, 98), HSL(168.0, 2.6%, 37.8%), CMYK(5.1%, 0.0%, 1.0%, 61.2%).

Q: Does #5E6362 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.11:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#5E6362 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 94, 99, 98, in HSL 168.0°, 2.6%, 37.8%, and in CMYK 5.1%, 0.0%, 1.0%, 61.2%. The nearest named color is NCS S 6000-N Medium Dark Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#5E6362

RGB

94, 99, 98

HSL

168.0, 2.6%, 37.8%

HSV

168.0, 5.1%, 38.8%

CMYK

5.1%, 0.0%, 1.0%, 61.2%

OKLCH

0.495 0.0064 182.8

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: NCS S 6000-N Medium 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.