#514559 Color Information

Hex color code: #514559

The hex color #514559 is a subtle purple with RGB values of (81, 69, 89) and HSL of (276°, 13%, 31%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#514559

RGB

81, 69, 89

HSL

276°, 13%, 31%

CMYK

9%, 22%, 0%, 65%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #514559;
background-color: #514559;
border-color: #514559;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #514559;
border: 2px solid #514559;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#514559]
text-[#514559]
border-[#514559]
shadow-[0_0_10px_514559]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #514559, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #514559; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #514559; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #514559; background-color: #51455915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #51455920; border-left: 4px solid #514559; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #514559; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #514559 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

81, 69, 89

Red: 81 / Green: 69 / Blue: 89

HSL

276°, 13%, 31%

Hue: 276° / Saturation: 13% / Lightness: 31%

CMYK

9%, 22%, 0%, 65%

Cyan: 9% / Magenta: 22% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 65%

What color is #514559?

#514559 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

4D5945

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #514559 to RGB:

rgb(81, 69, 89)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #514559 to HSL:

hsl(276, 13%, 31%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #514559 to CMYK:

cmyk(9%, 22%, 0%, 65%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted purple tone, #514559 has RGB (81, 69, 89) and HSL (276°, 13%, 31%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #514559 is #4D5945, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #474559.

Use #514559 in CSS: color: #514559 or background-color: #514559. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #514559

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 2.35:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #514559?

#514559 is a muted purple color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #514559?

#514559 in RGB is (81, 69, 89) - 81 red, 69 green, and 89 blue.

How to use #514559 in CSS?

Use #514559 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #514559?

#4D5945 (complementary), #474559 (analogous), and #2A232E (lighter shade) work well with #514559.