#51919B Hex Color
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Muted and mid-weight, #51919b is a dusty cyan with a gray cast that keeps it steady under pressure. Its low saturation makes it a strong dominant base for tech and aerospace branding, though large flat fields can read muddy. Pair it with warm coral for contrast. Black text passes AA on this hex code at about 5.9:1.
Questions about #51919b
What is #51919b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #51919b is rgb(81, 145, 155), in HSL hsl(188, 31%, 46%) and in CMYK 48%, 6%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #51919b?
Warm accents work best: terracotta or coral create a satisfying cool-versus-warm pull against this muted cyan. For a quieter scheme, ground it with deep navy or charcoal and let it serve as the dominant tone.
Is #51919b readable on white or black?
#51919b has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.87:1 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.