Grayish Blue

The color #51506A is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 80, 106 and HSL values of 242°, 14%, 36%.

Color Values for #51506A

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HEX:
#51506A
RGB:
rgb(81,80,106) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(242,14%,36%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(24%, 25%, 0%, 58%) Copied!

Color Composition of #51506A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #51506A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 31.4%
Blue: 41.6%

Contrast Analysis for #51506A

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 #51506A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #51506A

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

Complementary Colors for #51506A

The complementary color for #51506A is #68694F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #51506A

The analogous colors for #51506A are #4F5B69 and #5D4F69. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #51506A

The triadic colors for #51506A are #69504F and #4F6950. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #51506A

These are the darker variations of #51506A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #414055 and #313040. This progression shows how #51506A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #51506A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #747388 and #9796A6. This progression shows how #51506A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #51506A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #51506A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #51506A

Companies and brands that incorporate #51506A in their visual identity.

#51506A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #51506A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #51506A is a grayish blue with RGB values of 81, 80, 106 and HSL values of 242°, 14%, 36%.

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