#515A5B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #515A5B?

RGB(81, 90, 91), HSL(186.0, 5.8%, 33.7%), CMYK(11.0%, 1.1%, 0.0%, 64.3%).

Q: Does #515A5B meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.09:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#515A5B is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 81, 90, 91, in HSL 186.0°, 5.8%, 33.7%, and in CMYK 11.0%, 1.1%, 0.0%, 64.3%. The nearest named color is RAL 7012 Basalt Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#515A5B

RGB

81, 90, 91

HSL

186.0, 5.8%, 33.7%

HSV

186.0, 11.0%, 35.7%

CMYK

11.0%, 1.1%, 0.0%, 64.3%

OKLCH

0.4601 0.0114 204.8

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 7012 Basalt Grey

Color Psychology

True cyan sits at the boundary of blue and green in the visible spectrum, projecting futurism, precision, and digital innovation. It is a primary color in CMYK printing and RGB displays, giving it a distinctly technological identity. Cyan suggests cutting-edge thinking and clear communication.

Design Usage

Medium cyan is a staple in tech branding, cloud computing services, and developer tools. It works well for interactive elements, link hover states, and data visualization highlights. Because cyan is highly saturated, use it as an accent rather than a dominant color to avoid visual strain.