#515D6C Hex Color
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#515d6c is a muted, dusty slate that sits between blue and grey. Because it is highly desaturated and dark, it functions well as a professional background color for finance or tech dashboards. Use white text for optimal readability, as the contrast ratio is strong at 6.7:1. Pair this shade with soft terracotta or warm gold to break up its serious, industrial appearance.
Questions about #515d6c
What is #515d6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #515d6c is rgb(81, 93, 108), in HSL hsl(213, 14%, 37%) and in CMYK 25%, 14%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #515d6c for a balanced palette?
Pair #515d6c with warm, contrasting tones like soft terracotta or muted gold to break up its serious, industrial appearance. These warmer hues prevent the cool slate from feeling too clinical while maintaining a sophisticated, modern aesthetic.
Is #515d6c a good choice for text backgrounds in UI design?
#515d6c serves as an excellent background for white text because it offers a strong contrast ratio of approximately 6.7:1. This ensures high readability for digital dashboards, provided the text weight is bold enough to maintain clarity against the dark, muted surface.
Is #515d6c readable on white or black?
#515d6c has a 6.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.13:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.