#51697C Hex Color
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This dusty, inky blue is remarkably muted and unsaturated. Because it carries such low chroma, #51697c works effectively as a stable background color for corporate or finance interfaces. It pairs well with crisp white text, as the contrast ratio is strong enough for body copy. Avoid using it in large, flat blocks to prevent a muddy appearance. The hex code for this shade is #51697c.
Questions about #51697c
What is #51697c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #51697c is rgb(81, 105, 124), in HSL hsl(207, 21%, 40%) and in CMYK 35%, 15%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #51697c?
#51697c works best when paired with crisp white text to ensure readability, or muted warm neutrals like sand for a professional palette. Its low-chroma nature allows it to act as a stable base without overwhelming more vibrant accents.
Where is #51697c most effective in UI design?
Use #51697c for subtle background sections in corporate or financial interfaces where a sense of calm reliability is needed. Avoid using it in massive, flat blocks, as its muted tone can appear muddy without sufficient whitespace or bright text.
Is #51697c readable on white or black?
#51697c has a 5.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.66:1 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.