Information about #515F70 color

#515F70 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #515F70 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(81, 95, 112) (31.8% red, 37.3% green, 43.9% blue), or CMYK 12 / 7 / 0 / 56 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #515F70 reads as a calm, restrained azure and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Black Coral (#54626F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Slate (#516572) and Opposite Flower (#4D646C).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(81, 95, 112)), which gives #515F70 its character. If you plan to put text on a #515F70 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#515F70 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#515F70 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 #515F70

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

Black Coral color link
Black Coral

#54626F

Slate color link
Slate

#516572

Snapshot color link
Snapshot

#505F67

Stormcloud color link
Stormcloud

#4F666A

Cadet color link
Cadet

#536872

Streetwise color link
Streetwise

#4F6971

Slate Grey color link
Slate Grey

#59656D

Hammerhead color link
Hammerhead

#515769

Tax Break color link
Tax Break

#496569

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#515F70
  • RGB81, 95, 112
  • CMYK12, 7, 0, 56
  • CSSrgb(81, 95, 112)
  • HSL213°, 16%, 38%
  • HSL Precise212.903°, 16.062%, 37.843%
  • HSV213°, 28%, 44%
  • HSB213°, 28%, 44%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.373
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.439
  • GLSLvec3(0.318, 0.373, 0.439)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.318, 0.373, 0.439, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.318, 0.373, 0.439)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB37.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB43.9%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID515F70
  • DECIMAL ID5332848
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01