#516B6C

Color Details

HEX
#516B6C
RGB
rgb(81, 107, 108)
HSL
hsl(182, 14%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(25%, 1%, 0%, 58%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.72:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #516b6c
Contrast 3.67:1 Fail
White on #516b6c
Contrast 5.72:1 AA
#516b6c on Black
Contrast 3.67:1 Fail
#516b6c on White
Contrast 5.72:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#748989
#97a6a7
#b9c4c4
#415656
#314041
#202b2b

Complement & Analogous

#6c5251
#4a5d73
#4a7360

Triadic

#6c516b
#6b6c51

Monochrome

#202b2b #314041 #516b6c #97a6a7 #b9c4c4 #dce1e2

Analogous

#4a7360 #809d90 #516b6c #6e7d8f #4a5d73 #3b4a5c

Complementary Mix

#314041 #516b6c #97a6a7 #6c5251 #9f8f8e #463535

Nearby Colors

#516b6b
#516b6d
#516b5c
#516b7c

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About #516B6C

#516B6C converts to RGB(81, 107, 108) and HSL(182, 14%, 37%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#516B6C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #516B6C?
RGB: 81, 107, 108. Copy as CSS: rgb(81, 107, 108)
Is #516B6C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #516B6C?
Complement: #6c5251.
Does #516B6C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.72:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.67:1 (AA (large text)).