#514C4E Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #514c4e is a neutral grey with a dusty, slightly warm undertone. Its low saturation gives interfaces and product designs a serious, restrained mood without stark black. Use the hex code #514c4e as a dominant background or for large typography. White text achieves about 8.4:1 contrast, supporting accessible body copy.
Questions about #514c4e
What is #514c4e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #514c4e is rgb(81, 76, 78), in HSL hsl(336, 3%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 4%, 68%.
Does #514c4e read as a warm or cool grey?
#514c4e reads as a slightly warm neutral grey because its muted red and purple-brown cast keeps it from feeling blue or icy. That subtle warmth works well beside cream, dusty rose, terracotta, or soft beige.
What colors pair well with #514c4e?
Is #514c4e readable on white or black?
#514c4e has a 8.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.49:1 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.