Grayish Purple

The color #514D55 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 77, 85 and HSL values of 270°, 5%, 32%.

Color Values for #514D55

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HEX:
#514D55
RGB:
rgb(81,77,85) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(270,5%,32%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(5%, 9%, 0%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #514D55

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #514D55. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 30.2%
Blue: 33.3%

Contrast Analysis for #514D55

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 #514D55

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #514D55

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

Complementary Colors for #514D55

The complementary color for #514D55 is #52564E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #514D55

The analogous colors for #514D55 are #4E4E56 and #564E56. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #514D55

The triadic colors for #514D55 are #56524E and #4E5652. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #514D55

These are the darker variations of #514D55. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #413E44 and #312E33. This progression shows how #514D55 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #514D55

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #747177 and #979499. This progression shows how #514D55. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #514D55

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #514D55. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #514D55

Companies and brands that incorporate #514D55 in their visual identity.

#514D55 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #514D55. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #514D55 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 81, 77, 85 and HSL values of 270°, 5%, 32%.

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