#516FD1 Hex Color
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This bold, saturated blue carries an intense, electrified energy. While it commands attention, it remains readable against white text, making it a reliable choice for UI call-to-action buttons. Because it carries such a high chroma, use #516fd1 as a 10% accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming your composition. The hex code for this vivid shade is #516fd1.
Questions about #516fd1
What is #516fd1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #516fd1 is rgb(81, 111, 209), in HSL hsl(226, 58%, 57%) and in CMYK 61%, 47%, 0%, 18%.
How should #516fd1 be used in web design?
#516fd1 is best reserved for high-impact UI elements like call-to-action buttons rather than large background areas. Its high chroma creates significant visual weight, so limit usage to 10 percent of your total composition to avoid overwhelming the user.
Is #516fd1 readable on white or black?
#516fd1 has a 4.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.54:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.