#516E90
Muted Blue
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About #516E90 Muted Blue
#516E90 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 81 red, 110 green, and 144 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 212°, saturation of 28%, and lightness of 44%.
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 #516E90 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
212°
Hue
28%
Saturation
44%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #516E90 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #516E90 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#516E90 on White
Contrast Ratio5.27:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#516E90 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.98:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #516E90 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #516E90 |
| RGB | rgb(81, 110, 144) |
| HSL | hsl(212, 28%, 44%) |
| RGB Decimal | 81, 110, 144 |
| RGB Percent | 31.8%, 43.1%, 56.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 44%, 24%, 0%, 44% |
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