#656E81
Muted Blue
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About #656E81 Muted Blue
#656E81 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 101 red, 110 green, and 129 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 221°, saturation of 12%, and lightness of 45%.
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 #656E81 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
221°
Hue
12%
Saturation
45%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #656E81 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #656E81 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#656E81 on White
Contrast Ratio5.12:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#656E81 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.1:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #656E81 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #656E81 |
| RGB | rgb(101, 110, 129) |
| HSL | hsl(221, 12%, 45%) |
| RGB Decimal | 101, 110, 129 |
| RGB Percent | 39.6%, 43.1%, 50.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 22%, 15%, 0%, 49% |
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