Information about #51588A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#51588A falls into the Blue Color Family — Mild Saturation, Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(81, 88, 138) — 31.8% red, 34.5% green, 54.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 22 / 20 / 0 / 46. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A moderately toned classic blue, #51588A feels open and friendly. Designers typically reach for tones like this for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Twilight (#4E518B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dusk (#4E5481) and Rustic Blue (#525D80).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(81, 88, 138)), which gives #51588A its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #51588A: 6.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.1:1 for black. #51588A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#51588A color variations

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#51588A 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 #51588A

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

Rustic Blue color link
Rustic Blue

#525D80

Purple Navy color link
Purple Navy

#4E5180

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Hendrix color link
Hendrix

#4C567C

Dusky Blue color link
Dusky Blue

#475F94

Quantum Leap color link
Quantum Leap

#4F698B

Governor Bay color link
Governor Bay

#51559B

Waratah color link
Waratah

#55698B

Gigas color link
Gigas

#564786

Breakwater color link
Breakwater

#536893

#51588A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#51588A
  • RGB81, 88, 138
  • CMYK22, 20, 0, 46
  • HSL233°, 26%, 43%
  • HSL Precise232.632°, 26.027%, 42.941%
  • HSV233°, 41%, 54%
  • HSB233°, 41%, 54%
  • HEX ID51588A
  • DECIMAL ID5331082
  • 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 RGB34.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB54.1%
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