#51585D Color Information

Hex color code: #51585D

#51585D is a muted blue color. In RGB it is (81, 88, 93), and in HSL it is (205°, 7%, 34%). It is widely used in graphic design.

Try:
Color NameDark Slate Gray
HEX
#51585D
RGB
81, 88, 93
HSL
205°, 7%, 34%
CMYK
13%, 5%, 0%, 64%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #51585D;
background-color: #51585D;
border-color: #51585D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #51585D;
border: 2px solid #51585D;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#51585D]
text-[#51585D]
border-[#51585D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_51585D]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #51585D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #51585D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #51585D; 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 #51585D; background-color: #51585D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #51585D20; border-left: 4px solid #51585D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #51585D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #51585D in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

81, 88, 93

Red: 81 / Green: 88 / Blue: 93

HSL

205°, 7%, 34%

Hue: 205° / Saturation: 7% / Lightness: 34%

CMYK

13%, 5%, 0%, 64%

Cyan: 13% / Magenta: 5% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 64%

What color is #51585D?

#51585D is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #51585D to RGB:

rgb(81, 88, 93)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #51585D to HSL:

hsl(205, 7%, 34%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #51585D to CMYK:

cmyk(13%, 5%, 0%, 64%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated blue tone, #51585D has RGB (81, 88, 93) and HSL (205°, 7%, 34%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #51585D is #5D5651, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #515D5C.

Use #51585D in CSS: color: #51585D or background-color: #51585D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #51585D

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.90:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #51585D?

#51585D is a understated blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #51585D?

#51585D in RGB is (81, 88, 93) - 81 red, 88 green, and 93 blue.

How to use #51585D in CSS?

Use #51585D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #51585D?

#5D5651 (complementary), #515D5C (analogous), and #2D3134 (lighter shade) work well with #51585D.