Grayish Green

The color #516E57 is a grayish green that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 110, 87 and HSL values of 132°, 15%, 37%.

Color Values for #516E57

Below are the different color format representations for #516E57. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#516E57
RGB:
rgb(81,110,87) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(132,15%,37%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(26%, 0%, 21%, 57%) Copied!

Color Composition of #516E57

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #516E57. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 43.1%
Blue: 34.1%

Contrast Analysis for #516E57

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 #516E57

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #516E57

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

Complementary Colors for #516E57

The complementary color for #516E57 is #6D5067. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #516E57

The analogous colors for #516E57 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 #516E57

The triadic colors for #516E57 are #56506D and #6D5650. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #516E57

These are the darker variations of #516E57. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #415846 and #314234. This progression shows how #516E57 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #516E57

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #748B79 and #97A89A. This progression shows how #516E57. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #516E57

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #516E57. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #516E57

Companies and brands that incorporate #516E57 in their visual identity.

#516E57 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #516E57. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #516E57 is a grayish green with RGB values of 81, 110, 87 and HSL values of 132°, 15%, 37%.

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