#514943 Color Information

Hex color code: #514943

A neutral orange shade, #514943 appears as (81, 73, 67) in RGB and (26°, 9%, 29%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#514943

RGB

81, 73, 67

HSL

26°, 9%, 29%

CMYK

0%, 10%, 17%, 68%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #514943;
background-color: #514943;
border-color: #514943;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #514943;
border: 2px solid #514943;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#514943]
text-[#514943]
border-[#514943]
shadow-[0_0_10px_514943]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #514943, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #514943; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #514943; 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 #514943; background-color: #51494315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #51494320; border-left: 4px solid #514943; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #514943; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #514943 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

81, 73, 67

Red: 81 / Green: 73 / Blue: 67

HSL

26°, 9%, 29%

Hue: 26° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 29%

CMYK

0%, 10%, 17%, 68%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 10% / Yellow: 17% / Key: 68%

What color is #514943?

#514943 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

434B51

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #514943 to RGB:

rgb(81, 73, 67)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #514943 to HSL:

hsl(26, 9%, 29%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #514943 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 10%, 17%, 68%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted orange tone, #514943 has RGB (81, 73, 67) and HSL (26°, 9%, 29%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #514943 is #434B51, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #514344.

Use #514943 in CSS: color: #514943 or background-color: #514943. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #514943

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.38:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #514943?

#514943 is a muted orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #514943?

#514943 in RGB is (81, 73, 67) - 81 red, 73 green, and 67 blue.

How to use #514943 in CSS?

Use #514943 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #514943?

#434B51 (complementary), #514344 (analogous), and #272320 (lighter shade) work well with #514943.