#51588C Hex Color
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#51588c is a dark, muted indigo with cool blue and gray undertones. Its dusty, matte quality suggests mystery, structure, and spiritual depth without demanding attention. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in moody branding, meditation graphics, or night-sky interfaces. White text has about 6.7:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body text.
Questions about #51588c
What is #51588c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #51588c is rgb(81, 88, 140), in HSL hsl(233, 27%, 43%) and in CMYK 42%, 37%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #51588c?
Pair #51588c with soft white or pale gray for clean contrast, or warm neutrals such as sand and terracotta to soften its cool, muted character in branding, interface layouts, and night-sky graphics.
Is #51588c readable on white or black?
#51588c has a 6.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.12:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.