#516D75 Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #516d75 carries a dim, inky quality that suggests quiet wisdom. This dark cyan offers a sense of calm and understatement, making it a reliable choice for professional technology or aerospace design. Because the tone is so unsaturated, it works well as a grounding background or supporting element for high-contrast projects. The hex code for this ashy shade is #516d75.
Questions about #516d75
What is #516d75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #516d75 is rgb(81, 109, 117), in HSL hsl(193, 18%, 39%) and in CMYK 31%, 7%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #516d75?
This muted dark cyan works best when paired with soft creams or warm grays to balance its cooler, ashy temperature. For higher contrast, consider pairing it with deep charcoal or warm, earthy terracotta tones to ground the palette.
Is #516d75 considered a warm or cool color?
#516d75 is definitely a cool color because of its heavy cyan and blue-green undertones. Its unsaturated, dusty appearance gives it a dim, reserved quality that feels more professional and grounded than vibrant, electric blues or teals.
Is #516d75 readable on white or black?
#516d75 has a 5.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.79:1 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.