Grayish Blue

The color #515253 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 82, 83 and HSL values of 210°, 1%, 32%.

Color Values for #515253

Below are the different color format representations for #515253. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#515253
RGB:
rgb(81,82,83) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(210,1%,32%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 1%, 0%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #515253

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #515253. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 32.2%
Blue: 32.5%

Contrast Analysis for #515253

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 #515253

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #515253

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

Complementary Colors for #515253

The complementary color for #515253 is #525251. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #515253

The analogous colors for #515253 are #515252 and #515152. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #515253

The triadic colors for #515253 are #525152 and #525251. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #515253

These are the darker variations of #515253. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #414242 and #313132. This progression shows how #515253 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #515253

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #747575 and #979798. This progression shows how #515253. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #515253

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #515253. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #515253

Companies and brands that incorporate #515253 in their visual identity.

#515253 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #515253. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #515253 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 81, 82, 83 and HSL values of 210°, 1%, 32%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #515253 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.