#516C95 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy blue carries a reserved, professional weight. With low saturation and a matte finish, #516c95 works best as a steady background color for financial or government UI designs. It provides enough contrast to support white text comfortably. Pair this shade with soft creams or warm grays to avoid a gloomy appearance. The hex code for this reliable, dusty tone is #516c95.
Questions about #516c95
What is #516c95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #516c95 is rgb(81, 108, 149), in HSL hsl(216, 30%, 45%) and in CMYK 46%, 28%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What color combinations work best with #516c95?
Pair #516c95 with neutral creams or warm grays to soften its ashy, professional tone. Avoid pure whites which can feel jarring against this specific matte blue, and consider using charcoal for high-contrast text elements to keep the interface readable.
Where should I use #516c95 in my design?
This shade excels as a background color for financial or government dashboards where you need a steady, reserved aesthetic. Its low saturation ensures it remains in the background, allowing important data points or navigation elements to stand out clearly without distraction.
Is #516c95 readable on white or black?
#516c95 has a 5.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.92:1 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.