#516F8B Hex Color
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Dusty and dim, this muted blue carries a gray undertone that reads steady rather than flashy. #516f8b works best as a supporting tone or dark UI background, though it can look muddy at very large sizes. Warm accents like terracotta or soft gold lift it. The hex code is #516f8b.
Questions about #516f8b
What is #516f8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #516f8b is rgb(81, 111, 139), in HSL hsl(209, 26%, 43%) and in CMYK 42%, 20%, 0%, 45%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #516f8b?
Warm accents like terracotta and soft gold give #516f8b contrast without loudness. Cooler grays and off-whites keep the palette calm, which suits finance, government, and healthcare layouts.
Does white text pass WCAG AA on #516f8b?
Yes. White text on #516f8b reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, which clears the 4.5:1 minimum for small body text under WCAG AA. That makes it reliable for labels, buttons, and paragraphs.
Is #516f8b readable on white or black?
#516f8b has a 5.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.99:1 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.