Information about #51557B color

#51557B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #51557B belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(81, 85, 123) — 31.8% red, 33.3% green, 48.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 16 / 15 / 0 / 52. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #51557B reads as a gently muted classic blue and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Hendrix (#4C567C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dusk (#4E5481) and Purple Navy (#4E5180).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(81, 85, 123)), which gives #51557B its character. If you plan to put text on a #51557B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.9:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #51557B is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#51557B color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#51557B color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#51557B color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#51557B color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#51557B color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#50667B

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#50777B

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#51557B 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
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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
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#6A7B51
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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
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#516A7B
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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
#51557B
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#7B5155
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#557B51
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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#77517B
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#7B7751
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#557B51
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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#7B516A
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#7B7751
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#517B62
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Nearest named colors to #51557B

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

Hendrix color link
Hendrix

#4C567C

Dusk color link
Dusk

#4E5481

Purple Navy color link
Purple Navy

#4E5180

Rustic Blue color link
Rustic Blue

#525D80

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Enigma color link
Enigma

#515072

Chambray color link
Chambray

#475877

Safflower color link
Safflower

#5A4F74

Independence color link
Independence

#4C516D

East Bay color link
East Bay

#47526E

Twilight color link
Twilight

#4E518B

Night Moves color link
Night Moves

#454C73

#51557B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#51557B
  • RGB81, 85, 123
  • CMYK16, 15, 0, 52
  • HSL234°, 21%, 40%
  • HSL Precise234.286°, 20.588%, 40%
  • HSV234°, 34%, 48%
  • HSB234°, 34%, 48%
  • HEX ID51557B
  • DECIMAL ID5330299
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB33.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB48.2%
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