Information about #515758 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #515758 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(81, 87, 88) — 31.8% red, 34.1% green, 34.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 3 / 0 / 0 / 65. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#515758 is a softly muted neutral grey that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Quarter Foundry (#525557). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dark Cyanish Grey (#535959) and Titans Steel Grey (#54585A).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(81, 87, 88)), which gives #515758 its character. If you plan to put text on a #515758 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.9:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:65), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #515758 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#515758 color variations

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#515758 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #515758

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

#515758 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#515758
  • RGB81, 87, 88
  • CMYK3, 0, 0, 65
  • HSL189°, 4%, 33%
  • HSL Precise188.571°, 4.142%, 33.137%
  • HSV189°, 8%, 35%
  • HSB189°, 8%, 35%
  • HEX ID515758
  • DECIMAL ID5330776
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB34.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.5%
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