#516FB5 Hex Color
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#516fb5 is a muted, dusty blue with gray undertones and low saturation. It reads steady and understated, which suits finance dashboards, healthcare interfaces, and government sites. White text clears WCAG AA on this hex code at about 4.9:1 contrast. It works best as a supporting base rather than the star, and looks richer against warm sand or burgundy than against plain white.
Questions about #516fb5
What is #516fb5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #516fb5 is rgb(81, 111, 181), in HSL hsl(222, 40%, 51%) and in CMYK 55%, 39%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #516fb5?
#516fb5 pairs well with warm sand, burgundy, and charcoal, which give its muted tone some depth. Pure white can wash it out, so try softer off-whites for backgrounds.
Is #516fb5 readable on white or black?
#516fb5 has a 4.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.29:1 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.