#516D85
Muted Blue
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About #516D85 Muted Blue
#516D85 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 81 red, 109 green, and 133 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 208°, saturation of 24%, and lightness of 42%.
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 #516D85 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
208°
Hue
24%
Saturation
42%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #516D85 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #516D85 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#516D85 on White
Contrast Ratio5.42:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#516D85 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.88:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #516D85 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #516D85 |
| RGB | rgb(81, 109, 133) |
| HSL | hsl(208, 24%, 42%) |
| RGB Decimal | 81, 109, 133 |
| RGB Percent | 31.8%, 42.7%, 52.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 39%, 18%, 0%, 48% |
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