#517478 Hex Color
Ashy cyan for understated design
#517478 is a muted cyan with a heavy gray cast, closer to slate than to sky. Its dim lightness and low saturation give it an ashy, subdued feel, which suits supporting roles more than spotlight ones. Warm accents like terracotta or cream lift it out of the gloom. White text clears WCAG AA on this hex code at about 5.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #517478
What is #517478 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #517478 is rgb(81, 116, 120), in HSL hsl(186, 19%, 39%) and in CMYK 33%, 3%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #517478?
Warm, earthy accents like terracotta and soft cream balance the gray cast in #517478. Deeper teals and muted grays also work if you want a tighter, tonal palette.
Is #517478 readable on white or black?
#517478 has a 5.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.11:1 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.