#517BBA Hex Color
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This unsaturated, dusty blue feels restrained and serious, avoiding the electric punch of brighter tones. Because it maintains a stable, professional character, #517bba works well as a reliable background in finance or healthcare UIs. It pairs effectively with off-whites or charcoal grays to create a clean, grounded interface. The hex code for this muted shade is #517bba, which offers enough contrast for legible black text.
Questions about #517bba
What is #517bba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #517bba is rgb(81, 123, 186), in HSL hsl(216, 43%, 52%) and in CMYK 56%, 34%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair best with #517bba in interface design?
#517bba works effectively when paired with charcoal or soft off-whites to maintain a clean, grounded interface. This combination ensures high legibility for text while the muted blue tone keeps the layout feeling professional and calm for the user.
Is #517bba readable on white or black?
#517bba has a 4.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.89:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.