Slate Color — #516572: Codes, Palettes & Contrast
Slate (#516572) color codes in RGB, HSL, and OKLCH, the most readable text color on it, WCAG contrast ratios against white and black, and matching color palettes.
Slate is a named blue color, ready to use anywhere you need it.
Slate#516572
Slate color codes
| HEX | #516572 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(81, 101, 114) |
| HSL | hsl(204, 17%, 38%) |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.495 0.032 236.8) |
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Readable text on Slate
White text (#FFFFFF) has the higher contrast against this background: 6.08:1.
| Text color | Ratio | Normal text AA | Normal text AAA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3.45:1 | Fail | Fail |
| White | 6.08:1 | Pass | Fail |
Normal text requires at least 4.5:1 for WCAG AA and 7:1 for AAA. Check another combination.