#33516F Hex Color
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Not a bright or breezy blue, #33516f is a dark, muted steel blue with heavy gray undertones. Its low saturation and low lightness give it a serious, understated feel that suits finance, security, and dark mode UI. It works best as a dominant base color, and white text reaches about 8.2:1 contrast against it. Warm terracotta keeps it from going flat.
Questions about #33516f
What is #33516f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #33516f is rgb(51, 81, 111), in HSL hsl(210, 37%, 32%) and in CMYK 54%, 27%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #33516f?
Warm accents work best: terracotta, muted mustard, and soft cream all lift #33516f without fighting its muted character. Avoid pairing it with other desaturated blues, which makes the whole palette read muddy.
Is #33516f readable on white or black?
#33516f has a 8.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.