#515857
Dark Gray
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RGB
HSL
About #515857 Dark Gray
#515857 is a dark gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 81 red, 88 green, and 87 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 171°, saturation of 4%, and lightness of 33%.
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 #515857 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
171°
Hue
4%
Saturation
33%
Lightness
Dark Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #515857 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #515857 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#515857 on White
Contrast Ratio7.28:1
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Aa#515857 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.88:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #515857 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #515857 |
| RGB | rgb(81, 88, 87) |
| HSL | hsl(171, 4%, 33%) |
| RGB Decimal | 81, 88, 87 |
| RGB Percent | 31.8%, 34.5%, 34.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 8%, 0%, 1%, 65% |
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