Cyan

The color #517D97 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 125, 151 and HSL values of 202°, 30%, 45%.

Color Values for #517D97

Below are the different color format representations for #517D97. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#517D97
RGB:
rgb(81,125,151) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(202,30%,45%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(46%, 17%, 0%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #517D97

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #517D97. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 49%
Blue: 59.2%

Contrast Analysis for #517D97

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 #517D97

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #517D97

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

Complementary Colors for #517D97

The complementary color for #517D97 is #956A50. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #517D97

The analogous colors for #517D97 are #50958C and #505A95. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #517D97

The triadic colors for #517D97 are #95507C and #7C9550. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #517D97

These are the darker variations of #517D97. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #416479 and #314B5B. This progression shows how #517D97 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #517D97

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7497AC and #97B1C1. This progression shows how #517D97. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #517D97

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #517D97. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #517D97

Companies and brands that incorporate #517D97 in their visual identity.

#517D97 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #517D97. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #517D97 is a cyan with RGB values of 81, 125, 151 and HSL values of 202°, 30%, 45%.

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