#51557E
Muted Blue
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About #51557E Muted Blue
#51557E is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 81 red, 85 green, and 126 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 235°, saturation of 22%, and lightness of 41%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #51557E in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
235°
Hue
22%
Saturation
41%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #51557E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #51557E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#51557E on White
Contrast Ratio7.12:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#51557E on Black
Contrast Ratio2.95:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #51557E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #51557E |
| RGB | rgb(81, 85, 126) |
| HSL | hsl(235, 22%, 41%) |
| RGB Decimal | 81, 85, 126 |
| RGB Percent | 31.8%, 33.3%, 49.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 36%, 33%, 0%, 51% |
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