#5C5C54 color
The hex color #5C5C54 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.1% red, 36.1% green and 32.9% blue (92, 92, 84).
Its hue angle is 60°, with 5% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 9% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Masala (#57534B), a difference of 3.8 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.74:1).
#5C5C54 color codes
| HEX | #5C5C54 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 92, 84) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.1%, 36.1%, 32.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(60, 5%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(60, 9%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 9%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(38.85, -1.62, 4.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(38.85, 4.88, 109.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.841, 10.57, 9.908) | |
| Decimal | 6052948 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5C5C54, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #5C5C54 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.74:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #5C5C54 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.74:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #5C5C54 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5e5b54Protanopia
no red cones#5e5c54Deuteranopia
no green cones#5d5b5aTritanopia
no blue cones#5b5b5bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5c5c54; }
.text { color: #5c5c54; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5c5c54; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(92 92 84 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5c5c54, #585c54); }
Similar colors
#57534bMasala#555b59Crucible#5c5d5dKnight’s Armour#565350Heavy Charcoal#5e5e5eIron#625c58Caveman#5e6354Black Forest#555d50Ebony
Questions
- What color is #5C5C54?
- #5C5C54 is a gray, closest to the named color Masala. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5C5C54?
- The RGB value is 92, 92, 84: 92 red, 92 green and 84 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5C5C54?
- The complementary color is #54545C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5C5C54?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.11:1 and white text 6.74:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.