Cyan

The color #516C7F is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 108, 127 and HSL values of 205°, 22%, 41%.

Color Values for #516C7F

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HEX:
#516C7F
RGB:
rgb(81,108,127) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(205,22%,41%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(36%, 15%, 0%, 50%) Copied!

Color Composition of #516C7F

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #516C7F. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 42.4%
Blue: 49.8%

Contrast Analysis for #516C7F

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 #516C7F

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #516C7F

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

Complementary Colors for #516C7F

The complementary color for #516C7F is #806552. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #516C7F

The analogous colors for #516C7F are #52807C and #525580. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #516C7F

The triadic colors for #516C7F are #80526C and #6C8052. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #516C7F

These are the darker variations of #516C7F. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #415666 and #31414C. This progression shows how #516C7F darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #516C7F

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #748999 and #97A7B2. This progression shows how #516C7F. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #516C7F

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #516C7F. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #516C7F

Companies and brands that incorporate #516C7F in their visual identity.

#516C7F Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #516C7F. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #516C7F is a cyan with RGB values of 81, 108, 127 and HSL values of 205°, 22%, 41%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #516C7F including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.