Grayish Green

The color #516B51 is a grayish green that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 107, 81 and HSL values of 120°, 14%, 37%.

Color Values for #516B51

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HEX:
#516B51
RGB:
rgb(81,107,81)
HSL:
hsl(120,14%,37%)
CMYK:
cmyk(24%, 0%, 24%, 58%)

Color Composition of #516B51

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #516B51. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 42%
Blue: 31.8%

Contrast Analysis for #516B51

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 #516B51

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #516B51

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

Complementary Colors for #516B51

The complementary color for #516B51 is #6C516C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #516B51

The analogous colors for #516B51 are #5E6C51 and #516C5E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #516B51

The triadic colors for #516B51 are #51516C and #6C5151. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #516B51

These are the darker variations of #516B51. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #415641 and #314031. This progression shows how #516B51 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #516B51

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #748974 and #97A697. This progression shows how #516B51. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #516B51

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #516B51. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #516B51

Companies and brands that incorporate #516B51 in their visual identity.

#516B51 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #516B51. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #516B51 is a grayish green with RGB values of 81, 107, 81 and HSL values of 120°, 14%, 37%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #516B51 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.