#5F5757
A dark, muted neutral closely aligning with Dimgray.
About #5F5757
The hex code #5F5757 represents a beautifully specific shade of neutral. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Dimgray. In the RGB color space, it consists of 95 red, 87 green, and 87 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 8% Magenta, 8% Yellow, and 63% Black. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#5F5757
RGB95, 87, 87
HSL0.0°, 4.4%, 35.7%
CMYK0%, 8%, 8%, 63%
HSV0.0°, 8.4%, 37.3%
LAB37.7, 3.2, 1.2
XYZ9.8, 9.9, 10.4
Decimal6248279
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
7.03:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.99:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
6.72:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.54:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #5F5757;
}
.text-color {
color: #5F5757;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #5F5757;
}