Grayish Blue

The color #51556C is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 85, 108 and HSL values of 231°, 14%, 37%.

Color Values for #51556C

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HEX:
#51556C
RGB:
rgb(81,85,108) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(231,14%,37%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(25%, 21%, 0%, 58%) Copied!

Color Composition of #51556C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #51556C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 33.3%
Blue: 42.4%

Contrast Analysis for #51556C

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 #51556C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #51556C

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

Complementary Colors for #51556C

The complementary color for #51556C is #6C6851. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #51556C

The analogous colors for #51556C are #51626C and #5A516C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #51556C

The triadic colors for #51556C are #6C5155 and #556C51. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #51556C

These are the darker variations of #51556C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #414456 and #313341. This progression shows how #51556C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #51556C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #747789 and #9799A7. This progression shows how #51556C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #51556C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #51556C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #51556C

Companies and brands that incorporate #51556C in their visual identity.

#51556C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #51556C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #51556C is a grayish blue with RGB values of 81, 85, 108 and HSL values of 231°, 14%, 37%.

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