Grayish Green

The color #516D56 is a grayish green that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 109, 86 and HSL values of 131°, 15%, 37%.

Color Values for #516D56

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HEX:
#516D56
RGB:
rgb(81,109,86) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(131,15%,37%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(26%, 0%, 21%, 57%) Copied!

Color Composition of #516D56

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #516D56. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 42.7%
Blue: 33.7%

Contrast Analysis for #516D56

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 #516D56

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #516D56

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

Complementary Colors for #516D56

The complementary color for #516D56 is #6D5067. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #516D56

The analogous colors for #516D56 are #596D50 and #506D64. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #516D56

The triadic colors for #516D56 are #55506D and #6D5550. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #516D56

These are the darker variations of #516D56. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #415745 and #314134. This progression shows how #516D56 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #516D56

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #748A78 and #97A79A. This progression shows how #516D56. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #516D56

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #516D56. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #516D56

Companies and brands that incorporate #516D56 in their visual identity.

#516D56 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #516D56. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #516D56 is a grayish green with RGB values of 81, 109, 86 and HSL values of 131°, 15%, 37%.

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