Information about #515A67 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #515A67 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(81, 90, 103) — 31.8% red, 35.3% green, 40.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 9 / 5 / 0 / 60. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#515A67 presents itself as a softly toned sky-leaning azure — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Hammerhead (#515769). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Half New Denim Blue (#535C64) and Haast Shale (#515664).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(81, 90, 103)), which gives #515A67 its character. If you plan to put text on a #515A67 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.0:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:60), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #515A67 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#515A67 color variations

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#515A67 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 #515A67

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

Hammerhead color link
Hammerhead

#515769

Haast Shale color link
Haast Shale

#515664

Snapshot color link
Snapshot

#505F67

Fiord color link
Fiord

#4B5A62

Compass color link
Compass

#4B5761

River Bed color link
River Bed

#556061

Dalek color link
Dalek

#475769

Maltese color link
Maltese

#585660

#515A67 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#515A67
  • RGB81, 90, 103
  • CMYK9, 5, 0, 60
  • CSSrgb(81, 90, 103)
  • HSL215°, 12%, 36%
  • HSL Precise215.455°, 11.957%, 36.078%
  • HSV215°, 21%, 40%
  • HSB215°, 21%, 40%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.353
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.404
  • GLSLvec3(0.318, 0.353, 0.404)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.318, 0.353, 0.404, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.318, 0.353, 0.404)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB40.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID515A67
  • DECIMAL ID5331559
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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