#535250 Color Information

Hex color code: #535250

#535250 is a muted orange color. In RGB it is (83, 82, 80), and in HSL it is (40°, 2%, 32%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#535250

RGB

83, 82, 80

HSL

40°, 2%, 32%

CMYK

0%, 1%, 4%, 67%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #535250;
background-color: #535250;
border-color: #535250;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #535250;
border: 2px solid #535250;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#535250]
text-[#535250]
border-[#535250]
shadow-[0_0_10px_535250]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #535250, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #535250; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #535250; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #535250; background-color: #53525015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #53525020; border-left: 4px solid #535250; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #535250; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #535250 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

83, 82, 80

Red: 83 / Green: 82 / Blue: 80

HSL

40°, 2%, 32%

Hue: 40° / Saturation: 2% / Lightness: 32%

CMYK

0%, 1%, 4%, 67%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 1% / Yellow: 4% / Key: 67%

What color is #535250?

#535250 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

505153

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #535250 to RGB:

rgb(83, 82, 80)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #535250 to HSL:

hsl(40, 2%, 32%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #535250 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 1%, 4%, 67%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted orange tone, #535250 has RGB (83, 82, 80) and HSL (40°, 2%, 32%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #535250 is #505153, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #535150.

Use #535250 in CSS: color: #535250 or background-color: #535250. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #535250

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 2.69:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #535250?

#535250 is a muted orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #535250?

#535250 in RGB is (83, 82, 80) - 83 red, 82 green, and 80 blue.

How to use #535250 in CSS?

Use #535250 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #535250?

#505153 (complementary), #535150 (analogous), and #2C2C2A (lighter shade) work well with #535250.