#545659
- RGB
- 84, 86, 89
- Brightness
- 85.8
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 216°, 3%, 34%
- HSV V %
- 35%
- Lab
- 36.5, -0.1, -2.0
- CMYK (%)
- 6%, 3%, 0%, 65%
- PNG size
- 5.8 KB
- Tone / Feel
- dark, muted cool hue
Black text
2.85:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
White text
7.36:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
Recommended text: White (7.36:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #545659
Common Name: Dark Grey
RGB: rgb(84, 86, 89)
HSL: hsl(180, 2%, 34%)
Contrast Ratio (vs. White): 7.6:1 (AA Pass)
Contrast Ratio (vs. Black): 1.2:1 (Fail)
Mood: This shade of grey exudes professionalism, calmness, and stability. It’s a versatile tone often used in modern interiors and design, ideal for conveying sophistication without overwhelming brightness. It's popular in industries that favor sleek, industrial aesthetics such as technology and automotive design.
Named Matches:
- Valspar - Muskeg Grey #545659
- Isomat - #515659
- Behr - Maximum Gray #565557
- RAL - Graphite Grey #54575C
Why Designers Use It:
- Timeless Elegance: Dark grey, with its refined and neutral character, has become synonymous with luxury and subtlety. Designers often opt for it in professional settings where clarity and focus are key.
- Versatile in Context: Whether in a tech company's office, automotive interiors, or graphic design, it offers a balance of modernism and functional neutrality. It adapts well to both corporate environments and high-end fashion applications.
- Trend Cycle: Dark grey is an enduring trend that pops up in minimalistic and industrial design, but it has seen surges in popularity due to the rise of urban chic styles.
- Industry Uses: Beyond design, this color is often used in product packaging, luxury cars, and urban architecture, where an understated yet elegant tone is required.
- Natural and Chemical Origins: The color often appears in manufactured products using pigments derived from carbon-based minerals, blending the natural with the synthetic.