Cyan

The color #517A8A is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 122, 138 and HSL values of 197°, 26%, 43%.

Color Values for #517A8A

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HEX:
#517A8A
RGB:
rgb(81,122,138) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(197,26%,43%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(41%, 12%, 0%, 46%) Copied!

Color Composition of #517A8A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #517A8A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 47.8%
Blue: 54.1%

Contrast Analysis for #517A8A

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 #517A8A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #517A8A

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

Complementary Colors for #517A8A

The complementary color for #517A8A is #8A6151. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #517A8A

The analogous colors for #517A8A are #518A7E and #515D8A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #517A8A

The triadic colors for #517A8A are #8A517A and #7A8A51. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #517A8A

These are the darker variations of #517A8A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #41626E and #314953. This progression shows how #517A8A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #517A8A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7495A1 and #97AFB9. This progression shows how #517A8A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #517A8A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #517A8A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #517A8A

Companies and brands that incorporate #517A8A in their visual identity.

#517A8A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #517A8A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #517A8A is a cyan with RGB values of 81, 122, 138 and HSL values of 197°, 26%, 43%.

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