#516395 Hex Color
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#516395 is a muted, dusty blue with gray undertones and a matte, inky finish. Its low saturation conveys restraint and reliability, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with warm white; white text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #516395.
Questions about #516395
What is #516395 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #516395 is rgb(81, 99, 149), in HSL hsl(224, 30%, 45%) and in CMYK 46%, 34%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #516395?
#516395 pairs well with warm white, charcoal, muted terracotta, and soft mustard, creating balanced palettes that soften its cool gray undertone and add warmth without overpowering its restrained, matte character.
What mood does #516395 create?
#516395 reads as a cool, dependable blue because its gray undertones and low saturation reduce brightness, giving interfaces and layouts a calm, restrained mood rather than the energetic feel of a vivid or highly saturated blue.
Is #516395 readable on white or black?
#516395 has a 5.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.56:1 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.