#518A9E
Muted Blue
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About #518A9E Muted Blue
#518A9E is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 81 red, 138 green, and 158 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 196°, saturation of 32%, and lightness of 47%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
196°
Hue
32%
Saturation
47%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #518A9E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #518A9E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#518A9E on White
Contrast Ratio3.83:1
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Aa#518A9E on Black
Contrast Ratio5.48:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #518A9E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #518A9E |
| RGB | rgb(81, 138, 158) |
| HSL | hsl(196, 32%, 47%) |
| RGB Decimal | 81, 138, 158 |
| RGB Percent | 31.8%, 54.1%, 62.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 49%, 13%, 0%, 38% |
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