Color swatch image showing #51485B with RGB(81,72,91) values
Color swatch image showing #51485B with RGB(81,72,91) values

#51485B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #51485B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#51485B Color Information

#51485B RGB value is (81, 72, 91). The hex color red value is 81, green is 72, and blue is 91. Its HSL format shows a hue of 268°, saturation of 12 percent, and lightness of 32 percent. The CMYK process values are 11 percent, 21 percent, 0 percent, 64 percent.

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#51485B Color Meaning

Color #51485B signifies mineral silence, cool complexity, and industrial elegance. #51485B dark, slightly purplish grey resembles the raw crystal in shadow, suggesting a surface that is cool to the touch, multifaceted, and naturally formed under pressure. Psychologically, color #51485B is stabilizing and introspective, promoting a sense of grounded sophistication, resilient calm, and nuanced observation. #51485B provides a dark neutral that feels organic and complex rather than flat, reducing visual noise with its subtle, chromatic depth. #51485B color is the visual equivalent of a polished, thoughtful pause. Culturally, color #51485B is associated with modern architecture, sleek technology, and minimalist design where material texture and implied strength are valued. Symbolically, #51485B represents compressed time, clarity born from geologic pressure, and beauty that is structural and enduring. Spiritually, #51485B connects to the crown chakra's grounding aspect, representing higher consciousness made tangible, a bridge between ethereal thought and the solid, crystalline reality of the earth.

Color Conversion

Convert #51485B across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#51485B
RGB
rgb(81, 72, 91)
HSL
hsl(268°, 12%, 32%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 21%, 0%, 64%)
HSV
hsv(268°, 21%, 36%)
XYZ
7.5990 7.1394 10.8751
Yxy
7.1394 0.2967 0.2787
Hunter Lab
26.7197 0.2020 -0.2443
CIE-Lab
32.1222 7.9757 -9.8249

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red81 / 255 (32%)
32%
Green72 / 255 (28%)
28%
Blue91 / 255 (36%)
36%

CMYK Values

Cyan11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Magenta21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)64 / 100 (64%)
64%

Color Variations

#51485B harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#51485B harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #51485B for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#51485B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #51485B appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#51485B

protanopia

#4d4d56

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #51485B;

Text Color

color: #51485B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #51485B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #51485B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #51485B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #51485B 0%, #322c38 100%);

#51485B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #51485B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.