#51517B
Muted Blue
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About #51517B Muted Blue
#51517B is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 81 red, 81 green, and 123 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 240°, saturation of 21%, and lightness of 40%.
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 #51517B in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
240°
Hue
21%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #51517B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #51517B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#51517B on White
Contrast Ratio7.47:1
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Aa#51517B on Black
Contrast Ratio2.81:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #51517B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #51517B |
| RGB | rgb(81, 81, 123) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 21%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 81, 81, 123 |
| RGB Percent | 31.8%, 31.8%, 48.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 34%, 34%, 0%, 52% |
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