#515C51 Hex Code
Color Name: Ebony
What is hex #515C51 Color?
The color name of hex code #515C51 is Ebony. The RGB values are (81, 92, 81) which means it is composed of
32% red, 36% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:12 M:0 Y:12 K:64. In the HSV/HSB scale, #515C51 has a hue of 120°, 12% saturation and a brightness value of 36%.
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 #515C51 Color Codes
| Color Name | Ebony |
| RGB Values | (81, 92, 81) |
| CMYK Values | (12%, 0%, 12%, 64%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (120°, 12%, 36%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #AEA3AE [Silver (Metallic)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 445 C |
| Closest RAL | 7010 [Tarpaulin grey] |
| Complementary Color | #5C515C [Davy's Grey] |
| #515C51 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #555555 |
| Desaturated | #575757 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #575757 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #595959 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #9A9A9A |
Hex #515C51 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #515C51 is #5C515C 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 #515C51 color is offered by #5C515C. 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 #515C51 are #515C57 and #575C51, called Feldgrau and Ebony, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #515C51 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 #515C51 are #57515C (Davy's Grey) and #5C5157 (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
#515C51 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #51515C (Davy's Grey) and #5C5151 (Wenge) along with #515C51, 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 #515C51 has #51515C (Davy's Grey), #5C515C (Davy's Grey) and #5C5C51 (Ebony). 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 #515C51 contains #51575C (Davy's Grey), #5C515C (Davy's Grey) and #5C5751 (Davy's Grey). 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 #515C51 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #515C51 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 515C51 Color
Tints
747D74- 858D85
- 979D97
- A8AEA8
- B9BEB9
- CBCECB
- DCDEDC
- EEEFEE
Tones
- 5A635A
- 5F675F
- 646A64
- 696E69
- 6D726D
- 727572
- 777977
- 7B7C7B
Shades
- 414A41
- 394039
- 313731
- 292E29
- 202520
- 181C18
- 101210
- 080908
#515C51 Color Patterns
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#515C51 Gingham Checks
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#515C51 Honeycomb Pattern
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#515C51 Houndstooth Pattern
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#515C51 Trellis Pattern
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#515C51 Plaid Pattern
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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.
