#51516C
Muted Blue
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About #51516C Muted Blue
#51516C is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 81 red, 81 green, and 108 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 240°, saturation of 14%, and lightness of 37%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #51516C in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
240°
Hue
14%
Saturation
37%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #51516C based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #51516C against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#51516C on White
Contrast Ratio7.65:1
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Aa#51516C on Black
Contrast Ratio2.74:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #51516C across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #51516C |
| RGB | rgb(81, 81, 108) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 14%, 37%) |
| RGB Decimal | 81, 81, 108 |
| RGB Percent | 31.8%, 31.8%, 42.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 25%, 25%, 0%, 58% |
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