#51565A Hex Color
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Dark, muted, and slightly blue-toned, #51565a gives layouts a serious, restrained feel without the harshness of near-black. Use the hex code for UI backgrounds, large typography, or a supporting tone beside warm white and muted copper. White text reaches about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio here, making it suitable for accessible body text and dark-mode interfaces.
Questions about #51565a
What is #51565a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #51565a is rgb(81, 86, 90), in HSL hsl(207, 5%, 34%) and in CMYK 10%, 4%, 0%, 65%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #51565a warm or cool?
#51565a reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue channel is slightly higher than its green and red channels, giving the shade a restrained, steel-like cast rather than a warm or earthy appearance.
What colors pair well with #51565a?
Warm white creates clear contrast with #51565a, while muted copper adds a restrained accent that complements its cool blue-gray base; pale beige or terracotta can soften layouts that otherwise feel too stark.
Is #51565a readable on white or black?
#51565a has a 7.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.82:1 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.