Grayish Blue

The color #51516B is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 81, 107 and HSL values of 240°, 14%, 37%.

Color Values for #51516B

Below are the different color format representations for #51516B. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#51516B
RGB:
rgb(81,81,107) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,14%,37%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(24%, 24%, 0%, 58%) Copied!

Color Composition of #51516B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #51516B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 31.8%
Blue: 42%

Contrast Analysis for #51516B

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 #51516B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #51516B

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

Complementary Colors for #51516B

The complementary color for #51516B is #6C6C51. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #51516B

The analogous colors for #51516B are #515E6C and #5E516C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #51516B

The triadic colors for #51516B are #6C5151 and #516C51. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #51516B

These are the darker variations of #51516B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #414156 and #313140. This progression shows how #51516B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #51516B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #747489 and #9797A6. This progression shows how #51516B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #51516B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #51516B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #51516B

Companies and brands that incorporate #51516B in their visual identity.

#51516B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #51516B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #51516B is a grayish blue with RGB values of 81, 81, 107 and HSL values of 240°, 14%, 37%.

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