Blue

The color #515E8B is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 94, 139 and HSL values of 227°, 26%, 43%.

Color Values for #515E8B

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HEX:
#515E8B
RGB:
rgb(81,94,139) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(227,26%,43%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(42%, 32%, 0%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #515E8B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #515E8B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 36.9%
Blue: 54.5%

Contrast Analysis for #515E8B

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 #515E8B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #515E8B

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

Complementary Colors for #515E8B

The complementary color for #515E8B is #8A7E51. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #515E8B

The analogous colors for #515E8B are #517A8A and #61518A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #515E8B

The triadic colors for #515E8B are #8A515D and #5D8A51. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #515E8B

These are the darker variations of #515E8B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #414B6F and #313853. This progression shows how #515E8B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #515E8B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #747EA2 and #979EB9. This progression shows how #515E8B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #515E8B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #515E8B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #515E8B

Companies and brands that incorporate #515E8B in their visual identity.

#515E8B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #515E8B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #515E8B is a blue with RGB values of 81, 94, 139 and HSL values of 227°, 26%, 43%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #515E8B including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.