#516C61 Color Information

Hex color code: #516C61

#516C61 is a muted cyan color. In RGB it is (81, 108, 97), and in HSL it is (156°, 14%, 37%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameSea Green

HEX

#516C61

RGB

81, 108, 97

HSL

156°, 14%, 37%

CMYK

25%, 0%, 10%, 58%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #516C61;
background-color: #516C61;
border-color: #516C61;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #516C61;
border: 2px solid #516C61;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#516C61]
text-[#516C61]
border-[#516C61]
shadow-[0_0_10px_516C61]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #516C61, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #516C61; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #516C61; 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 #516C61; background-color: #516C6115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #516C6120; border-left: 4px solid #516C61; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #516C61; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #516C61 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

81, 108, 97

Red: 81 / Green: 108 / Blue: 97

HSL

156°, 14%, 37%

Hue: 156° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 37%

CMYK

25%, 0%, 10%, 58%

Cyan: 25% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 10% / Key: 58%

What color is #516C61?

#516C61 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

6C515C

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #516C61 to RGB:

rgb(81, 108, 97)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #516C61 to HSL:

hsl(156, 14%, 37%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #516C61 to CMYK:

cmyk(25%, 0%, 10%, 58%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#516C61 is a subtle cyan color with RGB values of 81, 108, 97 and HSL of 156°, 14%, 37%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #516C61 is #6C515C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #516C54.

Use #516C61 in CSS: color: #516C61 or background-color: #516C61. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #516C61

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.67:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #516C61?

#516C61 is a subtle cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #516C61?

#516C61 in RGB is (81, 108, 97) - 81 red, 108 green, and 97 blue.

How to use #516C61 in CSS?

Use #516C61 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #516C61?

#6C515C (complementary), #516C54 (analogous), and #30403A (lighter shade) work well with #516C61.