Cyan

The color #517D7C is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 125, 124 and HSL values of 179°, 21%, 40%.

Color Values for #517D7C

Below are the different color format representations for #517D7C. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#517D7C
RGB:
rgb(81,125,124) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(179,21%,40%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(35%, 0%, 1%, 51%) Copied!

Color Composition of #517D7C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #517D7C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 49%
Blue: 48.6%

Contrast Analysis for #517D7C

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 #517D7C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #517D7C

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

Complementary Colors for #517D7C

The complementary color for #517D7C is #7B5151. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #517D7C

The analogous colors for #517D7C are #517B65 and #51677B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #517D7C

The triadic colors for #517D7C are #7B517B and #7B7B51. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #517D7C

These are the darker variations of #517D7C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #416463 and #314B4A. This progression shows how #517D7C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #517D7C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #749796 and #97B1B0. This progression shows how #517D7C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #517D7C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #517D7C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #517D7C

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#517D7C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #517D7C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #517D7C is a cyan with RGB values of 81, 125, 124 and HSL values of 179°, 21%, 40%.

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