#535256 Color
#535256 is rgb(83, 82, 86) in RGB and hsl(255, 2%, 33%) in HSL. The closest CSS named color is DarkSlateGray. White text is most readable on this background.
#535256
HEX
#535256RGB
rgb(83, 82, 86)HSL
hsl(255, 2%, 33%)HSV
hsv(255, 5%, 34%)OKLCH
oklch(44.1% 0.007 297.6)CMYK
cmyk(3%, 5%, 0%, 66%)Text Contrast & Accessibility
WCAG contrast ratios for text on a #535256 background. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1.
TextWhite text7.75:1AA normal ✓AA large ✓AAA normal ✓
TextBlack text2.71:1AA normal ✗AA large ✗AAA normal ✗
Color Harmonies
Colors that pair well with #535256 based on color wheel relationships. Click any swatch for its full breakdown.
Tints & Shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of #535256, useful for hover states, backgrounds, and text variants.