#518EA9
Muted Blue
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About #518EA9 Muted Blue
#518EA9 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 81 red, 142 green, and 169 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 198°, saturation of 35%, and lightness of 49%.
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
Use #518EA9 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
198°
Hue
35%
Saturation
49%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #518EA9 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #518EA9 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#518EA9 on White
Contrast Ratio3.63:1
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Aa#518EA9 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.79:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #518EA9 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #518EA9 |
| RGB | rgb(81, 142, 169) |
| HSL | hsl(198, 35%, 49%) |
| RGB Decimal | 81, 142, 169 |
| RGB Percent | 31.8%, 55.7%, 66.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 52%, 16%, 0%, 34% |
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