#51666B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #51666B?

RGB(81, 102, 107), HSL(191.5, 13.8%, 36.9%), CMYK(24.3%, 4.7%, 0.0%, 58.0%).

Q: Does #51666B meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.06:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#51666B is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 81, 102, 107, in HSL 191.5°, 13.8%, 36.9%, and in CMYK 24.3%, 4.7%, 0.0%, 58.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 7012 Basalt Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#51666B

RGB

81, 102, 107

HSL

191.5, 13.8%, 36.9%

HSV

191.5, 24.3%, 42.0%

CMYK

24.3%, 4.7%, 0.0%, 58.0%

OKLCH

0.495 0.0264 213.8

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.