#518DA9 Hex Color
Ashy blue with a steady hand
Not a crisp sky blue, #518da9 is a dusty, grayed-down shade with a cool, ashy cast. Its low saturation reads steady and dependable, which suits finance, healthcare, and government branding. Treat it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, since it can turn muddy across large areas. Black text passes AA contrast on it at about 5.7:1.
Questions about #518da9
What is #518da9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #518da9 is rgb(81, 141, 169), in HSL hsl(199, 35%, 49%) and in CMYK 52%, 17%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #518da9?
#518da9 pairs well with warm, earthy partners like terracotta and muted coral, which offset its cool, dusty cast. Cream and charcoal also work when you want a softer palette.
Is #518da9 readable on white or black?
#518da9 has a 3.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.73:1 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.