#51494C Hex Color
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A dusty, near-grey pink, #51494c feels serious and grounded rather than sweet. This muted tone carries a moody weight, making it an excellent choice for dark, sophisticated branding or atmospheric UI backgrounds. Because it is so dark, use it sparingly as a primary field or pair it with off-white text to maintain legibility. The hex code for this ashy pink is #51494c.
Questions about #51494c
What is #51494c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #51494c is rgb(81, 73, 76), in HSL hsl(338, 5%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 6%, 68%.
What colors pair best with the muted #51494c?
Is #51494c suitable for primary text on the web?
Avoid using #51494c for body text because its low contrast ratio against standard white backgrounds creates readability issues. Instead, utilize this color for headers, subtle graphic elements, or dark-mode backgrounds where soft, muted tones provide a more premium viewing experience.
Is #51494c readable on white or black?
#51494c has a 8.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.40:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.