#517CB3 Hex Color
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Dusty blue with a gray cast, #517cb3 reads muted and steady rather than bright. Its low saturation makes it a dependable supporting tone, though it can look flat against plain white. Pair it with terracotta or warm cream to bring out depth. Black text passes AA on it at about 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #517cb3
What is #517cb3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #517cb3 is rgb(81, 124, 179), in HSL hsl(214, 39%, 51%) and in CMYK 55%, 31%, 0%, 30%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #517cb3?
Warm, earthy tones flatter #517cb3 best. Try terracotta or cream accents to counter its cool, dusty character, or charcoal for a grounded, low-key palette.
What mood does #517cb3 convey?
The muted, matte saturation reads as trustworthy and low-key rather than bold. That makes it a fit for banking, healthcare, and civic design where reliability matters more than energy.
Is #517cb3 readable on white or black?
#517cb3 has a 4.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.88:1 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.