#514954 Hex Color
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Muted and shadowy, #514954 is a dark purple-gray with dusty violet undertones and low saturation. Its matte appearance brings seriousness, mystery, and structure to moody branding, spiritual designs, and dark interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with plum, soft lilac, or warm cream. White text reads clearly against it, with about an 8.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #514954.
Questions about #514954
What is #514954 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #514954 is rgb(81, 73, 84), in HSL hsl(284, 7%, 31%) and in CMYK 4%, 13%, 0%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #514954?
#514954 pairs well with warm cream for contrast, soft lilac for a tonal palette, and plum for deeper cohesion, preserving its dusty violet character while adding brightness, softness, or richer depth to branding and interface designs.
Where does #514954 work well in design?
#514954 works best as a supporting color in moody branding, spiritual designs, and dark interfaces, where its low saturation adds structure without competing with brighter accents or prominent imagery nearby.
Is #514954 readable on white or black?
#514954 has a 8.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.43:1 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.