Information about #51546B color

#51546B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #51546B belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(81, 84, 107) (31.8% red, 32.9% green, 42% blue), or CMYK 10 / 9 / 0 / 58 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#51546B presents itself as a softly toned classic blue — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Hammerhead (#515769). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Independence (#4C516D) and Vintage Indigo (#4A556B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(81, 84, 107)), which gives #51546B its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #51546B: 7.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.8:1 for black. #51546B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#51546B color variations

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#51546B color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #51546B

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Hammerhead color link
Hammerhead

#515769

Independence color link
Independence

#4C516D

Haast Shale color link
Haast Shale

#515664

Enigma color link
Enigma

#515072

East Bay color link
East Bay

#47526E

Dalek color link
Dalek

#475769

Snapshot color link
Snapshot

#505F67

Compass color link
Compass

#4B5761

Fiord color link
Fiord

#4B5A62

#51546B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#51546B
  • RGB81, 84, 107
  • CMYK10, 9, 0, 58
  • HSL233°, 14%, 37%
  • HSL Precise233.077°, 13.83%, 36.863%
  • HSV233°, 24%, 42%
  • HSB233°, 24%, 42%
  • HEX ID51546B
  • DECIMAL ID5330027
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB32.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB42%
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