Grayish Cyan

The color #515657 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 86, 87 and HSL values of 190°, 4%, 33%.

Color Values for #515657

Below are the different color format representations for #515657. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#515657
RGB:
rgb(81,86,87) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(190,4%,33%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(7%, 1%, 0%, 66%) Copied!

Color Composition of #515657

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #515657. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 33.7%
Blue: 34.1%

Contrast Analysis for #515657

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 #515657

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #515657

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

Complementary Colors for #515657

The complementary color for #515657 is #585251. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #515657

The analogous colors for #515657 are #515855 and #515358. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #515657

The triadic colors for #515657 are #585156 and #565851. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #515657

These are the darker variations of #515657. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #414546 and #313434. This progression shows how #515657 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #515657

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #747879 and #979A9A. This progression shows how #515657. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #515657

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #515657. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #515657

Companies and brands that incorporate #515657 in their visual identity.

#515657 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #515657. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #515657 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 81, 86, 87 and HSL values of 190°, 4%, 33%.

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