#514D43 Color Information

Hex color code: #514D43

The hex color #514D43 is a balanced orange with RGB values of (81, 77, 67) and HSL of (43°, 9%, 29%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#514D43

RGB

81, 77, 67

HSL

43°, 9%, 29%

CMYK

0%, 5%, 17%, 68%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #514D43;
background-color: #514D43;
border-color: #514D43;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #514D43;
border: 2px solid #514D43;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#514D43]
text-[#514D43]
border-[#514D43]
shadow-[0_0_10px_514D43]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #514D43, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #514D43; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #514D43; 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 #514D43; background-color: #514D4315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #514D4320; border-left: 4px solid #514D43; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #514D43; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Popular Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #514D43 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

81, 77, 67

Red: 81 / Green: 77 / Blue: 67

HSL

43°, 9%, 29%

Hue: 43° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 29%

CMYK

0%, 5%, 17%, 68%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 5% / Yellow: 17% / Key: 68%

What color is #514D43?

#514D43 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

434751

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #514D43 to RGB:

rgb(81, 77, 67)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #514D43 to HSL:

hsl(43, 9%, 29%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #514D43 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 5%, 17%, 68%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#514D43 is a balanced orange color with RGB values of 81, 77, 67 and HSL of 43°, 9%, 29%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #514D43 is #434751, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #514643.

Use #514D43 in CSS: color: #514D43 or background-color: #514D43. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #514D43

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.49:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #514D43?

#514D43 is a balanced orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #514D43?

#514D43 in RGB is (81, 77, 67) - 81 red, 77 green, and 67 blue.

How to use #514D43 in CSS?

Use #514D43 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #514D43?

#434751 (complementary), #514643 (analogous), and #272520 (lighter shade) work well with #514D43.