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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#515F4E — Hunter Green
#515F4E is a dark desaturated gray sitting at 109° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#515f4e
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Tints and shades of #515F4E
- f7f8f7
- dee3dd
- c5cec3
- acb9a9
- 93a48f
- 7a8f76
- 647560
- 4e5b4b
- 384236
- 222821
- 0c0e0b
Color schemes using #515F4E
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#515F4E FAQ
What color is #515F4E?
#515F4E is a shade of hunter green in the gray family. It has a hue of 109 degrees, 10% saturation and 34% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #515F4E?
#515F4E is rgb(81, 95, 78) in RGB, hsl(109, 10%, 34%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 0%, 18%, 63%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #515F4E?
White text on this background reaches 6.78:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.1:1.
What colors go well with #515F4E?
Its direct complement is #5C4E5F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #544E5F and #5F4E5A gives you contrast without the vibration.