#515D82 Hex Color
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#515d82 is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a serious, matte character. Its muted quality works best as a background for professional tech or finance interfaces where authority matters. White text reads clearly against this shade, making it a functional choice for body copy or large UI sections. The hex code for this cool, inky tone is #515d82.
Questions about #515d82
What is #515d82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #515d82 is rgb(81, 93, 130), in HSL hsl(225, 23%, 41%) and in CMYK 38%, 28%, 0%, 49%.
Which color palettes work well with #515d82?
#515d82 pairs effectively with soft, neutral greys or warmer beige tones to balance its cool, inky character. You can also create a professional aesthetic by combining it with a crisp off-white or a deep charcoal for clean, high-contrast layouts.
Is #515d82 readable on white or black?
#515d82 has a 6.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 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.