Slate Color – #516572: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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Layered roofing slate on a Welsh farmhouse, cool blue-gray with weight to it. Slate color (#516572) lands calm, professional, architectural. Dark mode UI palettes and tech interfaces make heavy use of exactly this hex.

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#516572
Slate Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Slate:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #516572 |
| RGB | rgb(81,101,114) |
| HSL | hsl(204,16.9%,38.2%) |
| CMYK | 29, 11, 0, 55 |
| HSV | 204, 29, 45 |
| RGB % | 32, 40, 45 |
| XYZ | 11.1, 12.3, 17.7 |
| LAB | 41.6, -4.2, -9.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 29% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 6.08 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 3.45 (fails WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Slate Color
#4b3d33

Slate Black
#5a5f68

Blue Slate
#59656d

Slate Grey
#0f261f

Deep Slate Green
#658d6d

Slate Green
#2f4f4f

Dark Slate Grey
#5b7c99

Slate Blue
#214761

Dark Slate Blue










