Cool Gray 35 is a medium-dark, neutral shade in the gray color family, with a neutral feel. Its HEX code is #515861, which equals rgb(81, 88, 97) in RGB and hsl(214, 9%, 35%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C16 M9 Y0 K62, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#515861 - RGB
81, 88, 97 - HSL
214°, 9%, 35% - CMYK
16, 9, 0, 62 - Family
Gray - Tone
Medium-dark, neutral
About Cool Gray 35
Gray shades are neutral and versatile. They provide calm backgrounds, readable text colors and borders, and let brighter accent colors stand out. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.20:1. Its complementary color is #615A51.
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Cool Gray 35 color codes
| HEX | #515861 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(81, 88, 97) |
| HSL | hsl(214, 9%, 35%) |
| HSV | 214°, 16%, 38% |
| CMYK | 16%, 9%, 0%, 62% |
| Decimal | 5331041 |
Shades and tints of Cool Gray 35
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E2E3E5 - 100
#C5C7CA - 200
#A8ACB0 - 300
#8B9096 - 400
#6E747B - 500
#515861 - 600
#444951 - 700
#363B41 - 800
#292C31 - 900
#1B1D20 - 950
#0E0F10
Color harmonies for Cool Gray 35
- Complementary
#615A51≈ Warm Gray 35 - Analogous −30°
#516061≈ Cool Gray 35 - Analogous +30°
#525161≈ Cool Gray 35 - Triadic +120°
#615158≈ Warm Gray 35 - Triadic +240°
#586151≈ Ebony - Split 150°
#615251≈ Warm Gray 35 - Split 210°
#606151≈ Warm Gray 35
Contrast and accessibility of Cool Gray 35
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Cool Gray 35 | Aa | 7.20:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Cool Gray 35 | Aa | 2.92:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Cool Gray 35
background-color: #515861;color: #515861;background-color: rgb(81, 88, 97);background-color: hsl(214, 9%, 35%);:root { --color-cool-gray-35: #515861; }class="bg-[#515861]"Colors similar to Cool Gray 35
- Neutral Gray 35
#595959 - Deep Dusty Cerulean
#455768 - Deep Dusty Azure
#455A68 - Deep Dusty Cornflower
#455368 - Deep Dusty Capri
#455E68 - Deep Dusty Sapphire
#455068 - Deep Dusty Peacock
#456168 - Ebony
#555D50 - Deep Dusty Cobalt
#454C68 - Deep Dusty Lagoon
#456568 - Warm Gray 35
#615951 - Deep Dusty Turquoise
#456861
More gray shades
- Warm Gray 90
#E8E6E3 - Warm Gray 95
#F3F2F1 - Cool Gray 15
#23262A - Cool Gray 20
#2E3238 - Cool Gray 25
#3A3F45 - Cool Gray 30
#464B53 - Cool Gray 40
#5D646F - Cool Gray 45
#68717D - Cool Gray 50
#747E8B - Cool Gray 55
#828B97 - Cool Gray 60
#9097A2
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Cool Gray 35?
The HEX code for Cool Gray 35 is #515861.
What is the RGB value of Cool Gray 35?
Cool Gray 35 has an RGB value of 81, 88, 97 (rgb(81, 88, 97)). In HSL it is 214°, 9%, 35%.
What text color should I use on Cool Gray 35?
Use white text on Cool Gray 35. White text has a contrast ratio of 7.20:1 and black text has 2.92:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Cool Gray 35?
The complementary color of Cool Gray 35 is #615A51. Analogous colors #516061 and #525161 also pair well.