Grayish Cyan

The color #516661 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 102, 97 and HSL values of 166°, 11%, 36%.

Color Values for #516661

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HEX:
#516661
RGB:
rgb(81,102,97) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(166,11%,36%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(21%, 0%, 5%, 60%) Copied!

Color Composition of #516661

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #516661. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 40%
Blue: 38%

Contrast Analysis for #516661

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 #516661

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #516661

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

Complementary Colors for #516661

The complementary color for #516661 is #665256. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #516661

The analogous colors for #516661 are #526657 and #526166. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #516661

The triadic colors for #516661 are #615266 and #666152. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #516661

These are the darker variations of #516661. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #41524E and #313D3A. This progression shows how #516661 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #516661

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #748581 and #97A3A0. This progression shows how #516661. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #516661

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #516661. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #516661

Companies and brands that incorporate #516661 in their visual identity.

#516661 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #516661. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #516661 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 81, 102, 97 and HSL values of 166°, 11%, 36%.

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