Cyan

The color #517990 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 121, 144 and HSL values of 202°, 28%, 44%.

Color Values for #517990

Below are the different color format representations for #517990. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#517990
RGB:
rgb(81,121,144) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(202,28%,44%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(44%, 16%, 0%, 44%) Copied!

Color Composition of #517990

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #517990. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 47.5%
Blue: 56.5%

Contrast Analysis for #517990

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 #517990

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #517990

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

Complementary Colors for #517990

The complementary color for #517990 is #906851. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #517990

The analogous colors for #517990 are #519087 and #515990. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #517990

The triadic colors for #517990 are #905179 and #799051. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #517990

These are the darker variations of #517990. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #416173 and #314956. This progression shows how #517990 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #517990

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7494A6 and #97AFBC. This progression shows how #517990. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #517990

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #517990. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #517990

Companies and brands that incorporate #517990 in their visual identity.

#517990 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #517990. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #517990 is a cyan with RGB values of 81, 121, 144 and HSL values of 202°, 28%, 44%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #517990 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.