#53655F Color Information

Hex color code: #53655F

The hex color #53655F is a understated cyan with RGB values of (83, 101, 95) and HSL of (160°, 10%, 36%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray
HEX
#53655F
RGB
83, 101, 95
HSL
160°, 10%, 36%
CMYK
18%, 0%, 6%, 60%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #53655F;
background-color: #53655F;
border-color: #53655F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #53655F;
border: 2px solid #53655F;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#53655F]
text-[#53655F]
border-[#53655F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_53655F]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #53655F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #53655F; 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 #53655F; background-color: #53655F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #53655F20; border-left: 4px solid #53655F; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #53655F; }

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Color Theory

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

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

83, 101, 95

Red: 83 / Green: 101 / Blue: 95

HSL

160°, 10%, 36%

Hue: 160° / Saturation: 10% / Lightness: 36%

CMYK

18%, 0%, 6%, 60%

Cyan: 18% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 6% / Key: 60%

What color is #53655F?

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

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HEX to RGB

Convert #53655F to RGB:

rgb(83, 101, 95)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #53655F to HSL:

hsl(160, 10%, 36%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #53655F to CMYK:

cmyk(18%, 0%, 6%, 60%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted cyan tone, #53655F has RGB (83, 101, 95) and HSL (160°, 10%, 36%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #53655F is #655359, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #536556.

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

Contrast with #53655F

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 #53655F?

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

What is the RGB value of #53655F?

#53655F in RGB is (83, 101, 95) - 83 red, 101 green, and 95 blue.

How to use #53655F in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #53655F?

#655359 (complementary), #536556 (analogous), and #303B37 (lighter shade) work well with #53655F.