#516582 Hex Color
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Luxe Blue is a dark, dusty, and desaturated tone that reads cool and professional. Because of its matte, inky quality, this shade works best as a dominant UI background rather than fine text. The hex code for this color is #516582. It creates a stable, corporate atmosphere for tech and security brands when paired with crisp white text for high contrast.
Questions about Luxe Blue
What is the hex code for Luxe Blue?
Luxe Blue is #516582. In RGB that is rgb(81, 101, 130), in HSL hsl(216, 23%, 41%) and in CMYK 38%, 22%, 0%, 49%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What design elements pair well with Luxe Blue #516582?
Luxe Blue works best when contrasted against bright, crisp white text to maintain readability in corporate layouts. It also functions well when paired with subtle neutral grays or deep charcoal accents for a sophisticated, stable aesthetic.
Is Luxe Blue #516582 a suitable choice for large UI backgrounds?
Yes, this color is highly effective for dashboard or landing page backgrounds because its muted, desaturated quality prevents eye strain. It provides a grounded, professional feel that keeps the focus squarely on your primary content and functional interface elements.
Is Luxe Blue readable on white or black?
Luxe Blue has a 5.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.53:1 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.