#585161 Color Information

Hex color code: #585161

#585161 is a understated purple color. In RGB it is (88, 81, 97), and in HSL it is (266°, 9%, 35%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#585161

RGB

88, 81, 97

HSL

266°, 9%, 35%

CMYK

9%, 16%, 0%, 62%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #585161;
background-color: #585161;
border-color: #585161;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #585161;
border: 2px solid #585161;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#585161]
text-[#585161]
border-[#585161]
shadow-[0_0_10px_585161]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #585161, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #585161; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #585161; 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 #585161; background-color: #58516115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #58516120; border-left: 4px solid #585161; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #585161; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #585161 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

88, 81, 97

Red: 88 / Green: 81 / Blue: 97

HSL

266°, 9%, 35%

Hue: 266° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 35%

CMYK

9%, 16%, 0%, 62%

Cyan: 9% / Magenta: 16% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 62%

What color is #585161?

#585161 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

5A6151

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #585161 to RGB:

rgb(88, 81, 97)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #585161 to HSL:

hsl(266, 9%, 35%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #585161 to CMYK:

cmyk(9%, 16%, 0%, 62%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated purple tone, #585161 has RGB (88, 81, 97) and HSL (266°, 9%, 35%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #585161 is #5A6151, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #515261.

Use #585161 in CSS: color: #585161 or background-color: #585161. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #585161

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.76:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #585161?

#585161 is a understated purple color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #585161?

#585161 in RGB is (88, 81, 97) - 88 red, 81 green, and 97 blue.

How to use #585161 in CSS?

Use #585161 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #585161?

#5A6151 (complementary), #515261 (analogous), and #322E38 (lighter shade) work well with #585161.