Blue

The color #5A517B is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 90, 81, 123 and HSL values of 253°, 21%, 40%.

Color Values for #5A517B

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HEX:
#5A517B
RGB:
rgb(90,81,123) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(253,21%,40%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(27%, 34%, 0%, 52%) Copied!

Color Composition of #5A517B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #5A517B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 35.3%
Green: 31.8%
Blue: 48.2%

Contrast Analysis for #5A517B

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 #5A517B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #5A517B

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

Complementary Colors for #5A517B

The complementary color for #5A517B is #727B51. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #5A517B

The analogous colors for #5A517B are #515D7B and #6F517B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #5A517B

The triadic colors for #5A517B are #7B5A51 and #517B5A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #5A517B

These are the darker variations of #5A517B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #484162 and #36314A. This progression shows how #5A517B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #5A517B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7B7495 and #9C97B0. This progression shows how #5A517B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #5A517B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #5A517B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #5A517B

Companies and brands that incorporate #5A517B in their visual identity.

#5A517B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #5A517B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #5A517B is a blue with RGB values of 90, 81, 123 and HSL values of 253°, 21%, 40%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #5A517B including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.