#518A8D Hex Color
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The hex code #518a8d is a cool, ashy cyan with dusty blue-green undertones and very low saturation. Its restrained lightness suggests trust, freedom, and clear thinking without feeling cold or stark. Use it as a supporting tone in technology, communication, or aerospace palettes, especially beside warm terracotta. Black text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, making it suitable for small body copy.
Questions about #518a8d
What is #518a8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #518a8d is rgb(81, 138, 141), in HSL hsl(183, 27%, 44%) and in CMYK 43%, 2%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #518a8d?
#518a8d pairs well with terracotta because its warm red-orange cast offsets the shade’s cool, muted blue-green base; use terracotta for buttons, small accents, or illustrations while keeping #518a8d as the supporting field.
Is #518a8d readable on white or black?
#518a8d has a 3.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.36:1 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.