#514757 Color Information

Hex color code: #514757

A understated purple shade, #514757 appears as (81, 71, 87) in RGB and (278°, 10%, 31%) in HSL. It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#514757

RGB

81, 71, 87

HSL

278°, 10%, 31%

CMYK

7%, 18%, 0%, 66%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #514757;
background-color: #514757;
border-color: #514757;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #514757;
border: 2px solid #514757;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#514757]
text-[#514757]
border-[#514757]
shadow-[0_0_10px_514757]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #514757, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #514757; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #514757; 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 #514757; background-color: #51475715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #51475720; border-left: 4px solid #514757; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #514757; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #514757 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

81, 71, 87

Red: 81 / Green: 71 / Blue: 87

HSL

278°, 10%, 31%

Hue: 278° / Saturation: 10% / Lightness: 31%

CMYK

7%, 18%, 0%, 66%

Cyan: 7% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 66%

What color is #514757?

#514757 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

4D5747

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #514757 to RGB:

rgb(81, 71, 87)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #514757 to HSL:

hsl(278, 10%, 31%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #514757 to CMYK:

cmyk(7%, 18%, 0%, 66%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#514757 is a muted purple color with RGB values of 81, 71, 87 and HSL of 278°, 10%, 31%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #514757 is #4D5747, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #494757.

Use #514757 in CSS: color: #514757 or background-color: #514757. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #514757

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.39:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #514757?

#514757 is a muted purple color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #514757?

#514757 in RGB is (81, 71, 87) - 81 red, 71 green, and 87 blue.

How to use #514757 in CSS?

Use #514757 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #514757?

#4D5747 (complementary), #494757 (analogous), and #2A252D (lighter shade) work well with #514757.