#515667 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #515667 is a dusty indigo with ashy gray undertones and a matte finish. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, mysterious mood without feeling harsh. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in luxury, spiritual, or night-sky palettes, pairing it with warm ivory or muted gold. White text reaches about 7.3:1 contrast for readable interfaces.
Questions about #515667
What is #515667 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #515667 is rgb(81, 86, 103), in HSL hsl(226, 12%, 36%) and in CMYK 21%, 17%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #515667?
Pair #515667 with warm ivory or muted gold for contrast, or use mauve and terracotta as warmer accents that keep its muted, sophisticated mood without overwhelming its dusty indigo base.
Does #515667 read as a warm or cool color?
#515667 reads as a cool color because its blue-violet hue and gray undertones outweigh the small amount of red in its RGB mix, so it feels subdued and atmospheric rather than bright or crisp.
Where does #515667 work well in a palette?
Use #515667 as a supporting tone in luxury, spiritual, and night-sky palettes, especially for backgrounds, panels, borders, or headings where a serious, mysterious mood is useful without relying on pure black.
Is #515667 readable on white or black?
#515667 has a 7.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.87:1 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.