#516A81
Muted Blue
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About #516A81 Muted Blue
#516A81 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 81 red, 106 green, and 129 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 209°, saturation of 23%, 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 #516A81 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
209°
Hue
23%
Saturation
41%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #516A81 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #516A81 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#516A81 on White
Contrast Ratio5.63:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#516A81 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.73:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #516A81 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #516A81 |
| RGB | rgb(81, 106, 129) |
| HSL | hsl(209, 23%, 41%) |
| RGB Decimal | 81, 106, 129 |
| RGB Percent | 31.8%, 41.6%, 50.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 37%, 18%, 0%, 49% |
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