#517DBC Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #517dbc is a medium-light blue with cool slate undertones and restrained saturation. Its steady, understated character suits security, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces, especially as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Black text reaches about a 5.0:1 contrast ratio here, making the hex code suitable behind small body text.
Questions about #517dbc
What is #517dbc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #517dbc is rgb(81, 125, 188), in HSL hsl(215, 44%, 53%) and in CMYK 57%, 34%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #517dbc?
#517dbc pairs well with white, soft gray, charcoal, and warm neutrals, while complementary orange accents can add energy. Keep brighter warm tones for small highlights so the muted blue remains the steady base of the palette.
Is #517dbc a warm or cool color?
#517dbc reads as a cool blue because its hue sits in the blue range and its slate undertones avoid yellow warmth. That makes it useful for calm, trustworthy interfaces, especially when balanced with warm neutrals or restrained orange accents.
Is #517dbc readable on white or black?
#517dbc has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.00:1 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.