Blue

The color #516690 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 102, 144 and HSL values of 220°, 28%, 44%.

Color Values for #516690

Below are the different color format representations for #516690. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#516690
RGB:
rgb(81,102,144) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(220,28%,44%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(44%, 29%, 0%, 44%) Copied!

Color Composition of #516690

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #516690. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 40%
Blue: 56.5%

Contrast Analysis for #516690

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 #516690

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #516690

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

Complementary Colors for #516690

The complementary color for #516690 is #907B51. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #516690

The analogous colors for #516690 are #518590 and #5B5190. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #516690

The triadic colors for #516690 are #905166 and #669051. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #516690

These are the darker variations of #516690. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #415273 and #313D56. This progression shows how #516690 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #516690

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7485A6 and #97A3BC. This progression shows how #516690. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #516690

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #516690. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #516690

Companies and brands that incorporate #516690 in their visual identity.

#516690 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #516690. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #516690 is a blue with RGB values of 81, 102, 144 and HSL values of 220°, 28%, 44%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #516690 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.