#51515D
Dark Gray
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About #51515D Dark Gray
#51515D is a dark gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 81 red, 81 green, and 93 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 240°, saturation of 7%, and lightness of 34%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #51515D in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
240°
Hue
7%
Saturation
34%
Lightness
Dark Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #51515D based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #51515D against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#51515D on White
Contrast Ratio7.82:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#51515D on Black
Contrast Ratio2.68:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #51515D across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #51515D |
| RGB | rgb(81, 81, 93) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 7%, 34%) |
| RGB Decimal | 81, 81, 93 |
| RGB Percent | 31.8%, 31.8%, 36.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 13%, 13%, 0%, 64% |
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