#515151 Hex Color
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#515151 functions as a flat, neutral grey that avoids the harshness of pure black. Designers often rely on it for UI backgrounds, where it offers a professional foundation for minimal interfaces. White text maintains a sharp 7.9:1 contrast ratio, ensuring readability for body content. The hex code for this versatile, dark shade is #515151. It works best when paired with desaturated blues or muted greens.
Questions about #515151
What is #515151 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #515151 is rgb(81, 81, 81), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #515151?
Is #515151 readable on white or black?
#515151 has a 7.93:1 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.