#517EA8 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue leans into a cool, matte aesthetic that favors understatement. It works well as a reliable, secure background for financial or healthcare interfaces. Because it maintains a 4.9:1 contrast ratio, standard black text remains readable and clear. Try pairing the hex code #517ea8 with crisp, off-white accents to prevent the overall design from feeling too bleak or washed out in large areas.
Questions about #517ea8
What is #517ea8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #517ea8 is rgb(81, 126, 168), in HSL hsl(209, 35%, 49%) and in CMYK 52%, 25%, 0%, 34%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #517ea8 for a balanced design?
Pair #517ea8 with crisp, off-white tones or a clean soft gray to keep the layout from appearing washed out. Because #517ea8 is inherently dusty and muted, introducing a high-contrast neutral prevents the design from feeling too bleak in larger application areas.
Is #517ea8 readable on white or black?
#517ea8 has a 4.28:1 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.