#515462 Hex Color
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Worn denim left out in the rain comes close. #515462 is a muted indigo, almost gray, with a dusty cool cast and very little saturation. It reads serious and subdued, so it earns its keep as a dark mode background or supporting tone in a 60/30/10 layout. White text reaches about 7.5:1 contrast on it, well past AA for body copy. Next to warm accents like terracotta or brass it gains depth; on its own at large scale it can read flat.
Questions about #515462
What is #515462 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #515462 is rgb(81, 84, 98), in HSL hsl(229, 9%, 35%) and in CMYK 17%, 14%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #515462?
Warm accents like terracotta, burnt orange, and soft brass bring out its depth, while pale blush keeps a palette gentle. Skip other muted blues nearby, since they tend to blur together.
Is #515462 readable on white or black?
#515462 has a 7.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.79:1 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.