#517785 Hex Color
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#517785 is a muted cyan-blue with a dusty, ashy surface and low saturation. Its medium-dark value feels steady, understated, and refreshing rather than vivid. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in interfaces, communication, or technology branding, especially with white text, which reaches about 4.9:1 contrast. It can anchor calm backgrounds but may look muddy beside gray.
Questions about #517785
What is #517785 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #517785 is rgb(81, 119, 133), in HSL hsl(196, 24%, 42%) and in CMYK 39%, 11%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #517785 in a restrained palette?
#517785 pairs well with warm off-white, charcoal, and muted terracotta because its dusty cyan balance gains contrast from warmth without becoming loud, while the dark neutral supplies readable text and the warm accent adds a measured focal point.
Is #517785 suitable for white text?
Yes, #517785 supports white text at about a 4.9:1 contrast ratio, meeting the WCAG AA 4.5:1 threshold for normal body text when the text is rendered at suitable weight and size. That makes it suitable for buttons, navigation, and dark interface panels.
Where does #517785 work best in a design system?
#517785 works best as a supporting color or medium-dark interface background, where its low saturation keeps layouts composed and its cyan cast adds freshness to productivity tools, communication products, aerospace visuals, and children's products. Reserve it as an accent beside similar gray-blue values, where its muted tone can lose definition.
Is #517785 readable on white or black?
#517785 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.