#515568 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #515568 is a gray-leaning indigo with low saturation and a matte, ashy finish. Its dim blue-violet cast suggests mystery, seriousness, and calm without feeling vivid. The hex code #515568 suits dark-mode interfaces, night-sky themes, and restrained branding, especially as a supporting tone beside cream or burgundy. White text reaches about 7.4:1 contrast here, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #515568
What is #515568 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #515568 is rgb(81, 85, 104), in HSL hsl(230, 12%, 36%) and in CMYK 22%, 18%, 0%, 59%.
Which colors pair well with #515568?
Is #515568 suitable for body text?
Yes, #515568 provides about 7.4:1 contrast with white, which exceeds WCAG AA's 4.5:1 threshold for normal body text and makes it suitable as a dark background behind small white copy in accessible interfaces.
Is #515568 readable on white or black?
#515568 has a 7.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.84:1 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.