#51556C
Muted Blue
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About #51556C Muted Blue
#51556C is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 81 red, 85 green, and 108 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 231°, 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 #51556C in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
231°
Hue
14%
Saturation
37%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #51556C based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #51556C against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#51556C on White
Contrast Ratio7.33:1
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Aa#51556C on Black
Contrast Ratio2.87:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #51556C across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #51556C |
| RGB | rgb(81, 85, 108) |
| HSL | hsl(231, 14%, 37%) |
| RGB Decimal | 81, 85, 108 |
| RGB Percent | 31.8%, 33.3%, 42.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 25%, 21%, 0%, 58% |
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