Blue

The color #51557A is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 85, 122 and HSL values of 234°, 20%, 40%.

Color Values for #51557A

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HEX:
#51557A
RGB:
rgb(81,85,122) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(234,20%,40%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(34%, 30%, 0%, 52%) Copied!

Color Composition of #51557A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #51557A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 33.3%
Blue: 47.8%

Contrast Analysis for #51557A

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #51557A

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #51557A

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #51557A

The complementary color for #51557A is #7A7652. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #51557A

The analogous colors for #51557A are #526A7A and #62527A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #51557A

The triadic colors for #51557A are #7A5256 and #567A52. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #51557A

These are the darker variations of #51557A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #414462 and #313349. This progression shows how #51557A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #51557A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #747795 and #9799AF. This progression shows how #51557A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #51557A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #51557A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #51557A

Companies and brands that incorporate #51557A in their visual identity.

#51557A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #51557A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #51557A is a blue with RGB values of 81, 85, 122 and HSL values of 234°, 20%, 40%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #51557A including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.