Blue

The color #516BA3 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 107, 163 and HSL values of 221°, 34%, 48%.

Color Values for #516BA3

Below are the different color format representations for #516BA3. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#516BA3
RGB:
rgb(81,107,163) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(221,34%,48%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(50%, 34%, 0%, 36%) Copied!

Color Composition of #516BA3

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #516BA3. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 42%
Blue: 63.9%

Contrast Analysis for #516BA3

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 #516BA3

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #516BA3

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

Complementary Colors for #516BA3

The complementary color for #516BA3 is #A48A51. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #516BA3

The analogous colors for #516BA3 are #5195A4 and #6051A4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #516BA3

The triadic colors for #516BA3 are #A4516B and #6BA451. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #516BA3

These are the darker variations of #516BA3. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #415682 and #314062. This progression shows how #516BA3 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #516BA3

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7489B5 and #97A6C8. This progression shows how #516BA3. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #516BA3

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #516BA3. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #516BA3

Companies and brands that incorporate #516BA3 in their visual identity.

#516BA3 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #516BA3. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #516BA3 is a blue with RGB values of 81, 107, 163 and HSL values of 221°, 34%, 48%.

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