#517b9d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #517b9d is composed of 31.8% red, 48.2% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.4% cyan, 21.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 206.8 degrees, a saturation of 31.9% and a lightness of 46.7%. #517b9d color hex could be obtained by blending #a2f6ff with #00003b. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 32
    • G 48
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 22
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#517b9d color description : Dark moderate blue.

#517b9d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #517b9d has RGB values of R:81, G:123, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 5340061.

Hex triplet 517b9d #517b9d
RGB Decimal 81, 123, 157 rgb(81,123,157)
RGB Percent 31.8, 48.2, 61.6 rgb(31.8%,48.2%,61.6%)
CMYK 48, 22, 0, 38
HSL 206.8°, 31.9, 46.7 hsl(206.8,31.9%,46.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.8°, 48.4, 61.6
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 49.916, -4.857, -22.786
XYZ 16.561, 18.349, 34.565
xyY 0.238, 0.264, 18.349
CIE-LCH 49.916, 23.297, 257.966
CIE-LUV 49.916, -19.69, -32.952
Hunter-Lab 42.835, -5.952, -17.858
Binary 01010001, 01111011, 10011101

Color Schemes with #517b9d

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Alternatives to #517b9d

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#517b9d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #517b9d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#517b9d;}
.background {background-color:#517b9d;}
.border {border:1px solid #517b9d;}

Shades and Tints of #517b9d

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #010102 is the darkest color, while #f4f7f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #517b9d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #767778 is the less saturated color, while #0883e6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #517b9d is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #727272 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6b747b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #747c9e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #727ca4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #52858f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #677b9e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #667ba1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #528194 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population