Grayish Blue

The color #51555B is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 85, 91 and HSL values of 216°, 6%, 34%.

Color Values for #51555B

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HEX:
#51555B
RGB:
rgb(81,85,91) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(216,6%,34%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(11%, 7%, 0%, 64%) Copied!

Color Composition of #51555B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #51555B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 33.3%
Blue: 35.7%

Contrast Analysis for #51555B

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 #51555B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #51555B

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

Complementary Colors for #51555B

The complementary color for #51555B is #5C5851. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #51555B

The analogous colors for #51555B are #515B5C and #53515C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #51555B

The triadic colors for #51555B are #5C5156 and #565C51. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #51555B

These are the darker variations of #51555B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #414449 and #313337. This progression shows how #51555B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #51555B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #74777C and #97999D. This progression shows how #51555B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #51555B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #51555B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #51555B

Companies and brands that incorporate #51555B in their visual identity.

#51555B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #51555B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #51555B is a grayish blue with RGB values of 81, 85, 91 and HSL values of 216°, 6%, 34%.

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