#515B51 Hex Color
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#515b51 is a dark, muted green with gray undertones and a matte, almost charcoal finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, grounded mood, making it useful as a supporting tone in eco, finance, or pharmacy branding. Pair it with warm ivory for readable contrast. The hex code #515b51 supports white body text at about 7.1:1.
Questions about #515b51
What is #515b51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #515b51 is rgb(81, 91, 81), in HSL hsl(120, 6%, 34%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 11%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #515b51?
#515b51 pairs well with warm ivory, cream, muted gold, and soft terracotta, which add warmth without overpowering its gray-green base while keeping layouts grounded and easy to balance across digital and print applications.
Does #515b51 look warm or cool?
#515b51 reads as a cool, muted green because its gray undertones soften the hue and keep it from feeling yellow or earthy in most lighting, interfaces, and print applications for a restrained visual effect.
Is #515b51 readable on white or black?
#515b51 has a 7.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.96:1 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.