#5160B0 Hex Color
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Not a true blue and too muted to feel electric, this indigo sits between the two with gray undertones. The hex code #5160b0 reads cool and grounded, which suits night sky themes, meditation branding, and creative studio work. It works best as a supporting tone, since large blocks can look flat against white. White text over it hits about 5.8:1, so small body copy passes AA.
Questions about #5160b0
What is #5160b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5160b0 is rgb(81, 96, 176), in HSL hsl(231, 38%, 50%) and in CMYK 54%, 45%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #5160b0?
Warm accents like terracotta, muted gold, and dusty rose bring out its cool side. Keep neutrals warm-toned so the indigo does not read flat next to them.
Does #5160b0 read warm or cool?
Cool. Its blue base and muted gray undertones pull toward the cold end, though it stays softer and less icy than a pure blue.
Is #5160b0 readable on white or black?
#5160b0 has a 5.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.64:1 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.