#516484 Hex Color
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Dark, dusty, and almost gray, #516484 is a muted blue that reads steady rather than loud. Its low saturation suits supporting roles: section backgrounds, sidebars, footer bands. White text reaches about 6:1 contrast here, so it passes WCAG AA behind small body text. Warm accents like terracotta or amber keep its coolness from going flat.
Questions about #516484
What is #516484 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #516484 is rgb(81, 100, 132), in HSL hsl(218, 24%, 42%) and in CMYK 39%, 24%, 0%, 48%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #516484?
Warm accents work best. Terracotta, amber, or muted rust offset its cool gray undertone, while cream keeps text crisp against it. Avoid pairing it with other desaturated blues or grays, as the combination can turn muddy and flat.
Is #516484 readable on white or black?
#516484 has a 5.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.50:1 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.