#516D81
Muted Blue
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About #516D81 Muted Blue
#516D81 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 81 red, 109 green, and 129 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 205°, 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 #516D81 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
205°
Hue
23%
Saturation
41%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #516D81 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #516D81 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#516D81 on White
Contrast Ratio5.45:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#516D81 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.85:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #516D81 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #516D81 |
| RGB | rgb(81, 109, 129) |
| HSL | hsl(205, 23%, 41%) |
| RGB Decimal | 81, 109, 129 |
| RGB Percent | 31.8%, 42.7%, 50.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 37%, 16%, 0%, 49% |
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