#515350 Hex Color
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#515350 is a moody, desaturated grey with distinct earthy, greenish undertones. This neutral hex code functions as an excellent base for professional interfaces, as it provides enough contrast for readable white text. Because it feels so grounded and serious, use it for minimalist typography or dark mode backgrounds where you need stability without the harshness of pure black.
Questions about #515350
What is #515350 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #515350 is rgb(81, 83, 80), in HSL hsl(100, 2%, 32%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 4%, 67%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What design styles suit the #515350 hex color?
The muted nature of #515350 works best for minimalist, industrial, or professional interfaces where you need stability without the harshness of pure black. Its subtle green undertone keeps it from feeling flat, making it ideal for clean, modern background surfaces.
Is #515350 readable on white or black?
#515350 has a 7.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.70:1 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.