Grayish Cyan

The color #516D68 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 109, 104 and HSL values of 169°, 15%, 37%.

Color Values for #516D68

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HEX:
#516D68
RGB:
rgb(81,109,104) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(169,15%,37%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(26%, 0%, 5%, 57%) Copied!

Color Composition of #516D68

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #516D68. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 42.7%
Blue: 40.8%

Contrast Analysis for #516D68

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 #516D68

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #516D68

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

Complementary Colors for #516D68

The complementary color for #516D68 is #6D5055. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #516D68

The analogous colors for #516D68 are #506D59 and #50646D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #516D68

The triadic colors for #516D68 are #67506D and #6D6750. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #516D68

These are the darker variations of #516D68. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #415753 and #31413E. This progression shows how #516D68 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #516D68

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #748A86 and #97A7A4. This progression shows how #516D68. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #516D68

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #516D68. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #516D68

Companies and brands that incorporate #516D68 in their visual identity.

#516D68 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #516D68. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #516D68 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 81, 109, 104 and HSL values of 169°, 15%, 37%.

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