#516482 Hex Color
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Muted and gray-leaning, #516482 is a cool, medium-dark blue with a dusty, matte finish. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a serious, dependable mood, making it effective as a supporting tone for finance, security, healthcare, and government branding. Pair it with off-white or muted burgundy, and use white text for accessible body copy. The hex code is #516482.
Questions about #516482
What is #516482 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #516482 is rgb(81, 100, 130), in HSL hsl(217, 23%, 41%) and in CMYK 38%, 23%, 0%, 49%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #516482 in a palette?
#516482 pairs well with off-white for a quiet interface and burgundy for restrained warmth; soft gray and pale blue can extend its cool palette without competing with its low saturation.
Does #516482 read as warm or cool?
#516482 reads as cool because its blue base and gray-leaning saturation keep it visually crisp rather than earthy or warm. Its dusty finish softens that effect, making it feel dependable and calm instead of bright, icy, or highly energetic.
Is #516482 readable on white or black?
#516482 has a 6.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.49:1 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.