Information about #517891 color

#517891 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #517891 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(81, 120, 145) (31.8% red, 47.1% green, 56.9% blue), or CMYK 25 / 10 / 0 / 43 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#517891 is a mildly saturated sky-leaning azure that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Antique Blue (#4E7B96). Nearby in the Register you will also find Norwester (#48798A) and Stormy Blue (#507B9C).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(81, 120, 145)), which gives #517891 its character. If you plan to put text on a #517891 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.4:1. This shade is reserved in the Register and is not available for naming.

#517891 color variations

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

#517891 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 #517891

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Antique Blue color link
Antique Blue

#4E7B96

Norwester color link
Norwester

#48798A

Stormy Blue color link
Stormy Blue

#507B9C

Panorama color link
Panorama

#597499

Kashmir Blue color link
Kashmir Blue

#576D8E

Waikawa Grey color link
Waikawa Grey

#5B6E91

Blue Grey color link
Blue Grey

#607C8E

Breakwater color link
Breakwater

#536893

Quantum Leap color link
Quantum Leap

#4F698B

Elevate color link
Elevate

#60768B

Wedgewood color link
Wedgewood

#4C6B88

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#517891
  • RGB81, 120, 145
  • CMYK25, 10, 0, 43
  • CSSrgb(81, 120, 145)
  • HSL203°, 28%, 44%
  • HSL Precise203.438°, 28.319%, 44.314%
  • HSV203°, 44%, 57%
  • HSB203°, 44%, 57%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.471
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.569
  • GLSLvec3(0.318, 0.471, 0.569)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.318, 0.471, 0.569, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.318, 0.471, 0.569)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB47.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB56.9%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID517891
  • DECIMAL ID5339281
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01