Blue

The color #516985 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 105, 133 and HSL values of 212°, 24%, 42%.

Color Values for #516985

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HEX:
#516985
RGB:
rgb(81,105,133) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(212,24%,42%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(39%, 21%, 0%, 48%) Copied!

Color Composition of #516985

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #516985. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 41.2%
Blue: 52.2%

Contrast Analysis for #516985

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 #516985

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #516985

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

Complementary Colors for #516985

The complementary color for #516985 is #856D51. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #516985

The analogous colors for #516985 are #518385 and #535185. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #516985

The triadic colors for #516985 are #855169 and #698551. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #516985

These are the darker variations of #516985. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #41546A and #313F50. This progression shows how #516985 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #516985

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #74879D and #97A5B6. This progression shows how #516985. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #516985

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #516985. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #516985

Companies and brands that incorporate #516985 in their visual identity.

#516985 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #516985. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #516985 is a blue with RGB values of 81, 105, 133 and HSL values of 212°, 24%, 42%.

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