#51595A Hex Code
Color Name: Davy's Grey
What is hex #51595A Color?
The color name of hex code #51595A is Davy's Grey. The RGB values are (81, 89, 90) which means it is composed of
31% red, 34% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:10 M:1 Y:0 K:65. In the HSV/HSB scale, #51595A has a hue of 187°, 10% saturation and a brightness value of 35%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #51595A Color Codes
| Color Name | Davy's Grey |
| RGB Values | (81, 89, 90) |
| CMYK Values | (10%, 1%, 0%, 65%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (187°, 10%, 35%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #AEA6A5 [Dark Gray (X11)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 445 C |
| Closest RAL | 7011 [Iron grey] |
| Complementary Color | #5A5251 [Davy's Grey] |
| #51595A Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #575757 |
| Desaturated | #565656 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #575757 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #575757 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #999999 |
Hex #51595A Color Palettes
51595A is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #51595A is #5A5251 which is called Davy's Grey. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #51595A color is offered by #5A5251. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #51595A are #51555A and #515A57, called Davy's Grey and Feldgrau, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #51595A with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #51595A are #5A5155 (Davy's Grey) and #5A5751 (Davy's Grey). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#51595A triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #5A5159 (Davy's Grey) and #595A51 (Ebony) along with #51595A, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #51595A has #5A5159 (Davy's Grey), #5A5251 (Davy's Grey) and #515A52 (Feldgrau). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #51595A contains #57515A (Davy's Grey), #5A5251 (Davy's Grey) and #555A51 (Ebony). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #51595A Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #51595A rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 51595A Color
Tints
747A7B- 858B8C
- 979B9C
- A8ACAD
- B9BDBD
- CBCDCE
- DCDEDE
- EEEEEF
Tones
- 5A6162
- 5F6565
- 646969
- 696D6D
- 6D7071
- 727475
- 777878
- 7B7C7C
Shades
- 414748
- 393E3F
- 313536
- 292D2D
- 202424
- 181B1B
- 101212
- 080909
#51595A Color Patterns
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
