#5D666D color
The hex color #5D666D is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.5% red, 40% green and 42.7% blue (93, 102, 109).
Its hue angle is 206°, with 8% saturation and 40% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 57% black.
The closest named color is Streets of London (#59656D), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.85:1).
#5D666D color codes
| HEX | #5D666D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(93, 102, 109) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.5%, 40%, 42.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(206, 8%, 40%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(206, 15%, 43%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 6%, 0%, 57%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.66, -1.85, -5.11) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.66, 5.44, 250.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(12.025, 12.934, 16.328) | |
| Decimal | 6121069 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5D666D, 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 #5D666D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.85:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #5D666D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.85:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.59:1 | 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 #5D666D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#63666dProtanopia
no red cones#61646dDeuteranopia
no green cones#596868Tritanopia
no blue cones#656565Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5d666d; }
.text { color: #5d666d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5d666d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(93 102 109 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5d666d, #5d5e6d); }
Similar colors
#59656dStreets of London#616669Gray Web#535e64Lava Rock#656e72Batman#686d70Beautiful Darkness#5a5e61Blindfolded#566062Yacht Club#566373Midnight Shadow
Closest common color name: Dim Gray.
Questions
- What color is #5D666D?
- #5D666D is a gray, closest to the named color Streets of London. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5D666D?
- The RGB value is 93, 102, 109: 93 red, 102 green and 109 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5D666D?
- The complementary color is #6D645D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5D666D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.59:1 and white text 5.85:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.