Information about #5D5E5E color

#5D5E5E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #5D5E5E belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(93, 94, 94) — 36.5% red, 36.9% green, 36.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 0 / 0 / 63. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#5D5E5E is a softly muted neutral grey that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Condor (#5B605C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Carbon Gray (#625D5D) and Quarter Fuscous Grey (#595A5E).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(93, 94, 94)), which gives #5D5E5E its character. If you plan to put text on a #5D5E5E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:63), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #5D5E5E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#5D5E5E color variations

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#5D5E5E color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #5D5E5E

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5D5E5E
  • RGB93, 94, 94
  • CMYK0, 0, 0, 63
  • CSSrgb(93, 94, 94)
  • HSL180°, 1%, 37%
  • HSL Precise180°, 0.535%, 36.667%
  • HSV180°, 1%, 37%
  • HSB180°, 1%, 37%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.365
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • GLSLvec3(0.365, 0.369, 0.369)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.365, 0.369, 0.369, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.365, 0.369, 0.369)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB36.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.9%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID5D5E5E
  • DECIMAL ID6119006
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01