#514D55

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #514D55?

RGB(81, 77, 85), HSL(270.0, 4.9%, 31.8%), CMYK(4.7%, 9.4%, 0.0%, 66.7%).

Q: Does #514D55 meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.26:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#514D55 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 81, 77, 85, in HSL 270.0°, 4.9%, 31.8%, and in CMYK 4.7%, 9.4%, 0.0%, 66.7%. The nearest named color is RAL 7024 Graphite Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#514D55

RGB

81, 77, 85

HSL

270.0, 4.9%, 31.8%

HSV

270.0, 9.4%, 33.3%

CMYK

4.7%, 9.4%, 0.0%, 66.7%

OKLCH

0.4269 0.014 308.1

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 7024 Graphite Grey

Color Psychology

Dark grays and charcoals project authority, formality, and sophisticated restraint. They are the color of graphite, storm clouds, and evening suits, carrying weight without the absolute finality of black. These tones suggest seriousness and expertise tempered by subtle warmth.

Design Usage

Dark gray is the preferred text color over pure black for reducing eye strain on light backgrounds. It serves as the standard dark-mode surface color in Material Design and other major design systems. Pair it with a single vivid accent color for a minimal, high-impact visual hierarchy.