#516E96 Hex Color
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#516e96 is a muted, ashy blue with cool gray undertones and a matte, slightly inky depth. Its low saturation gives designs a controlled, dependable mood suited to finance, healthcare, government, and security interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or burgundy; white text remains readable, with about 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #516e96.
Questions about #516e96
What is #516e96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #516e96 is rgb(81, 110, 150), in HSL hsl(215, 30%, 45%) and in CMYK 46%, 27%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #516e96?
#516e96 pairs well with warm cream for a softer interface and burgundy for restrained contrast, while muted olive can add an earthy counterpoint without making the palette feel bright across backgrounds and accents.
Is #516e96 readable on white or black?
#516e96 has a 5.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.02:1 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.