#515850

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #515850?

RGB(81, 88, 80), HSL(112.5, 4.8%, 32.9%), CMYK(8.0%, 0.0%, 9.1%, 65.5%).

Q: Does #515850 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.34:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#515850 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 81, 88, 80, in HSL 112.5°, 4.8%, 32.9%, and in CMYK 8.0%, 0.0%, 9.1%, 65.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 7010 Tarpaulin Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#515850

RGB

81, 88, 80

HSL

112.5, 4.8%, 32.9%

HSV

112.5, 9.1%, 34.5%

CMYK

8.0%, 0.0%, 9.1%, 65.5%

OKLCH

0.4515 0.0156 141.7

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 7010 Tarpaulin 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.