Grayish Blue

The color #525253 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 82, 82, 83 and HSL values of 240°, 1%, 32%.

Color Values for #525253

Below are the different color format representations for #525253. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#525253
RGB:
rgb(82,82,83) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,1%,32%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 1%, 0%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #525253

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #525253. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 32.2%
Green: 32.2%
Blue: 32.5%

Contrast Analysis for #525253

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #525253

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #525253

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #525253

The complementary color for #525253 is #525251. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #525253

The analogous colors for #525253 are #515252 and #525152. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #525253

The triadic colors for #525253 are #525151 and #515251. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #525253

These are the darker variations of #525253. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #424242 and #313132. This progression shows how #525253 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #525253

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #757575 and #979798. This progression shows how #525253. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #525253

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #525253. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #525253

Companies and brands that incorporate #525253 in their visual identity.

#525253 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #525253. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #525253 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 82, 82, 83 and HSL values of 240°, 1%, 32%.

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