#535B51

Color Details

HEX
#535B51
RGB
rgb(83, 91, 81)
HSL
hsl(108, 6%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(9%, 0%, 11%, 64%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.04:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #535b51
Contrast 2.98:1 Fail
White on #535b51
Contrast 7.04:1 AAA
#535b51 on Black
Contrast 2.98:1 Fail
#535b51 on White
Contrast 7.04:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#757c74
#989d97
#babdb9
#424941
#323731
#212420

Complement & Analogous

#5a515c
#446a4f
#5e6a44

Triadic

#51545c
#5c5154

Monochrome

#212420 #323731 #535b51 #989d97 #babdb9 #dddedc

Analogous

#5e6a44 #8e977c #535b51 #698872 #446a4f #36553f

Complementary Mix

#323731 #535b51 #989d97 #5a515c #948e95 #3b353c

Nearby Colors

#535b50
#535b52
#535b41
#535b61

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About #535B51

#535B51 converts to RGB(83, 91, 81) and HSL(108, 6%, 34%). 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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#535B51 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #535B51?
RGB: 83, 91, 81. Copy as CSS: rgb(83, 91, 81)
Is #535B51 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #535B51?
Complement: #5a515c.
Does #535B51 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.04:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.98:1 (Fails AA).