Blue

The color #517ACD is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 122, 205 and HSL values of 220°, 55%, 56%.

Color Values for #517ACD

Below are the different color format representations for #517ACD. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#517ACD
RGB:
rgb(81,122,205) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(220,55%,56%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(60%, 40%, 0%, 20%) Copied!

Color Composition of #517ACD

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

Red: 31.8%
Green: 47.8%
Blue: 80.4%

Contrast Analysis for #517ACD

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 #517ACD

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #517ACD

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

Complementary Colors for #517ACD

The complementary color for #517ACD is #CDA351. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #517ACD

The analogous colors for #517ACD are #51B8CD and #6651CD. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #517ACD

The triadic colors for #517ACD are #CD517A and #7ACD51. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #517ACD

These are the darker variations of #517ACD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #4162A4 and #31497B. This progression shows how #517ACD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #517ACD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7495D7 and #97AFE1. This progression shows how #517ACD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #517ACD

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

Brands that use #517ACD

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

#517ACD Closest Pantone Colors

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

The color #517ACD is a blue with RGB values of 81, 122, 205 and HSL values of 220°, 55%, 56%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #517ACD including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.