#517B96 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #517b96 is a dusty blue with gray, ashy undertones and low saturation. Its matte appearance suits dependable branding for finance, healthcare, government, and technology. Use it as a supporting tone with warm white or muted copper, since it can feel washed out beside bright white. The hex code #517b96 provides about 4.6:1 contrast with black body text, meeting WCAG AA.
Questions about #517b96
What is #517b96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #517b96 is rgb(81, 123, 150), in HSL hsl(203, 30%, 45%) and in CMYK 46%, 18%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #517b96?
#517b96 pairs well with warm white, muted copper, and soft neutral backgrounds because these choices warm or clarify its gray-blue base without competing with its low saturation or matte appearance.
Does #517b96 look warm or cool?
#517b96 reads as a cool color because its blue base and gray, ashy undertones create a calm, restrained appearance rather than the yellow or red influence associated with warm colors. Its low saturation keeps the result soft and matte instead of vivid.
Is #517b96 readable on white or black?
#517b96 has a 4.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.62:1 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.