Information about #51548A color

#51548A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #51548A belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(81, 84, 138) — 31.8% red, 32.9% green, 54.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 22 / 21 / 0 / 46. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#51548A is a mildly saturated blue that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Twilight (#4E518B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dusk (#4E5481) and Purple Navy (#4E5180).

In RGB terms — rgb(81, 84, 138) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #51548A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 3.0:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #51548A is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#51548A color variations

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#51548A 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 #51548A

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

Twilight color link
Twilight

#4E518B

Dusk color link
Dusk

#4E5481

Purple Navy color link
Purple Navy

#4E5180

Rustic Blue color link
Rustic Blue

#525D80

Gigas color link
Gigas

#564786

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Hendrix color link
Hendrix

#4C567C

Governor Bay color link
Governor Bay

#51559B

Victoria color link
Victoria

#534491

Dusky Blue color link
Dusky Blue

#475F94

Quantum Leap color link
Quantum Leap

#4F698B

Waratah color link
Waratah

#55698B

#51548A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#51548A
  • RGB81, 84, 138
  • CMYK22, 21, 0, 46
  • HSL237°, 26%, 43%
  • HSL Precise236.842°, 26.027%, 42.941%
  • HSV237°, 41%, 54%
  • HSB237°, 41%, 54%
  • HEX ID51548A
  • DECIMAL ID5330058
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB32.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB54.1%
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