#515656 Hex Color
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Not black, not charcoal, just a dark grey with a faint cool drift. The hex code #515656 is dim, ashy, and nearly free of saturation, which keeps it steady and serious. It works well as a dark interface background or supporting tone, and white text clears WCAG AA at about 7.5:1 contrast. Pair it with muted ochre or dusty rose so large areas don’t read flat.
Questions about #515656
What is #515656 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #515656 is rgb(81, 86, 86), in HSL hsl(180, 3%, 33%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 0%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #515656?
Muted ochre, dusty rose, and sage all lift #515656 without clashing. Its cool, desaturated base needs a touch of warmth nearby, or large areas can read flat and cold.
Is #515656 readable on white or black?
#515656 has a 7.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.81:1 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.