#51749C Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue offers a calm, reliable foundation for corporate branding and technology interfaces. The hex code #51749c is dark and unsaturated, making it useful as a neutral background that does not distract. It supports white text clearly with a 4.9:1 contrast ratio. Designers should pair this shade with muted ochre or cream to prevent it from feeling too cold or bleak.
Questions about #51749c
What is #51749c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #51749c is rgb(81, 116, 156), in HSL hsl(212, 32%, 46%) and in CMYK 48%, 26%, 0%, 39%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #51749c for professional designs?
Pair #51749c with muted ochre or cream to prevent the palette from feeling too cold or bleak. Using a warm charcoal for text creates a grounded, high-contrast look that maintains the sophisticated and calm feel of this specific blue.
Is #51749c readable on white or black?
#51749c has a 4.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.32:1 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.