#516372 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #516372 is a blue-gray with low saturation and a cool, ashy cast. Its matte depth feels serious, controlled, and dependable without the weight of near-black tones. Use the hex code as a supporting tone in finance, technology, or government interfaces. White text provides about 6.2:1 contrast, making it suitable behind small body text.
Questions about #516372
What is #516372 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #516372 is rgb(81, 99, 114), in HSL hsl(207, 17%, 38%) and in CMYK 29%, 13%, 0%, 55%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #516372?
Warm off-white, muted burgundy, and pale sand pair well with #516372 because their warmer undertones offset its cool, ashy cast while preserving a controlled, professional mood across interfaces and brand layouts.
Is #516372 readable on white or black?
#516372 has a 6.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.37:1 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.