#515C59 Color Information

Hex color code: #515C59

The hex color #515C59 is a understated cyan with RGB values of (81, 92, 89) and HSL of (164°, 6%, 34%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#515C59

RGB

81, 92, 89

HSL

164°, 6%, 34%

CMYK

12%, 0%, 3%, 64%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #515C59;
background-color: #515C59;
border-color: #515C59;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #515C59;
border: 2px solid #515C59;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#515C59]
text-[#515C59]
border-[#515C59]
shadow-[0_0_10px_515C59]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #515C59, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #515C59; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #515C59; 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 #515C59; background-color: #515C5915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #515C5920; border-left: 4px solid #515C59; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #515C59; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #515C59 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

81, 92, 89

Red: 81 / Green: 92 / Blue: 89

HSL

164°, 6%, 34%

Hue: 164° / Saturation: 6% / Lightness: 34%

CMYK

12%, 0%, 3%, 64%

Cyan: 12% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 3% / Key: 64%

What color is #515C59?

#515C59 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

5C5154

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #515C59 to RGB:

rgb(81, 92, 89)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #515C59 to HSL:

hsl(164, 6%, 34%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #515C59 to CMYK:

cmyk(12%, 0%, 3%, 64%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated cyan tone, #515C59 has RGB (81, 92, 89) and HSL (164°, 6%, 34%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #515C59 is #5C5154, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #515C54.

Use #515C59 in CSS: color: #515C59 or background-color: #515C59. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #515C59

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.02:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #515C59?

#515C59 is a understated cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #515C59?

#515C59 in RGB is (81, 92, 89) - 81 red, 92 green, and 89 blue.

How to use #515C59 in CSS?

Use #515C59 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #515C59?

#5C5154 (complementary), #515C54 (analogous), and #2E3332 (lighter shade) work well with #515C59.