#515854

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #515854?

RGB(81, 88, 84), HSL(145.7, 4.1%, 33.1%), CMYK(8.0%, 0.0%, 4.5%, 65.5%).

Q: Does #515854 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.31:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#515854 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 81, 88, 84, in HSL 145.7°, 4.1%, 33.1%, and in CMYK 8.0%, 0.0%, 4.5%, 65.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 7012 Basalt Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#515854

RGB

81, 88, 84

HSL

145.7, 4.1%, 33.1%

HSV

145.7, 8.0%, 34.5%

CMYK

8.0%, 0.0%, 4.5%, 65.5%

OKLCH

0.4528 0.0109 161.0

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 7012 Basalt Grey

Color Psychology

Medium gray represents balance, neutrality, and diplomatic composure. It is the color of concrete, steel, and overcast skies, suggesting urban modernity and industrial strength. Gray communicates professionalism and impartiality in equal measure.

Design Usage

Medium gray is essential for body text, icons, and secondary labels in user interfaces. It provides the typographic backbone of design systems, separating primary from secondary information. Ensure proper contrast ratios since many popular mid-gray values fall below WCAG AA for text on white backgrounds.