#53655E Color Information

Hex color code: #53655E

#53655E is a neutral cyan color. In RGB it is (83, 101, 94), and in HSL it is (157°, 10%, 36%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#53655E

RGB

83, 101, 94

HSL

157°, 10%, 36%

CMYK

18%, 0%, 7%, 60%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #53655E;
background-color: #53655E;
border-color: #53655E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #53655E;
border: 2px solid #53655E;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#53655E]
text-[#53655E]
border-[#53655E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_53655E]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #53655E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #53655E; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #53655E; 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 #53655E; background-color: #53655E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #53655E20; border-left: 4px solid #53655E; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #53655E; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Popular Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #53655E in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

83, 101, 94

Red: 83 / Green: 101 / Blue: 94

HSL

157°, 10%, 36%

Hue: 157° / Saturation: 10% / Lightness: 36%

CMYK

18%, 0%, 7%, 60%

Cyan: 18% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 7% / Key: 60%

What color is #53655E?

#53655E is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

65535A

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #53655E to RGB:

rgb(83, 101, 94)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #53655E to HSL:

hsl(157, 10%, 36%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #53655E to CMYK:

cmyk(18%, 0%, 7%, 60%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral cyan tone, #53655E has RGB (83, 101, 94) and HSL (157°, 10%, 36%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #53655E is #65535A, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #536555.

Use #53655E in CSS: color: #53655E or background-color: #53655E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #53655E

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.39:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #53655E?

#53655E is a neutral cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #53655E?

#53655E in RGB is (83, 101, 94) - 83 red, 101 green, and 94 blue.

How to use #53655E in CSS?

Use #53655E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #53655E?

#65535A (complementary), #536555 (analogous), and #303B37 (lighter shade) work well with #53655E.