#515150 Hex Color
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The hex code #515150 is a dark, muted grey with an almost neutral, slightly warm cast. Its low saturation creates a serious, restrained mood suited to interfaces, architecture, and moody typography. As a supporting tone, it pairs well with off-white and muted brass. White text reaches about 7.9:1 contrast, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #515150
What is #515150 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #515150 is rgb(81, 81, 80), in HSL hsl(60, 1%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 1%, 68%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #515150?
#515150 pairs well with off-white, warm white, muted brass, and soft taupe, creating a restrained palette with gentle warmth; cooler accents such as slate blue can add contrast without overpowering its quiet gray foundation.
Is #515150 readable on white or black?
#515150 has a 7.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.64:1 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.