#516C69
Muted Cyan
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About #516C69 Muted Cyan
#516C69 is a muted cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 81 red, 108 green, and 105 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 173°, 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 #516C69 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
173°
Hue
14%
Saturation
37%
Lightness
Muted Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #516C69 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #516C69 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#516C69 on White
Contrast Ratio5.68:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#516C69 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.7:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #516C69 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #516C69 |
| RGB | rgb(81, 108, 105) |
| HSL | hsl(173, 14%, 37%) |
| RGB Decimal | 81, 108, 105 |
| RGB Percent | 31.8%, 42.4%, 41.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 25%, 0%, 3%, 58% |
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