#517cb8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #517cb8 is composed of 31.8% red, 48.6% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 56% cyan, 32.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 215 degrees, a saturation of 42% and a lightness of 52%. #517cb8 color hex could be obtained by blending #a2f8ff with #000071. Closest websafe color is: #6666cc.

    • R 32
    • G 49
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 56
    • M 33
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#517cb8 color description : Moderate blue.

#517cb8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #517cb8 has RGB values of R:81, G:124, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.56, M:0.33, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 5340344.

Hex triplet 517cb8 #517cb8
RGB Decimal 81, 124, 184 rgb(81,124,184)
RGB Percent 31.8, 48.6, 72.2 rgb(31.8%,48.6%,72.2%)
CMYK 56, 33, 0, 28
HSL 215°, 42, 52 hsl(215,42%,52%)
HSV (or HSB) 215°, 56, 72.2
Web Safe 6666cc #6666cc
CIE-LAB 51.41, 3.075, -36.116
XYZ 19.251, 19.624, 48.118
xyY 0.221, 0.226, 19.624
CIE-LCH 51.41, 36.247, 274.867
CIE-LUV 51.41, -19.849, -55.258
Hunter-Lab 44.299, 0.046, -33.392
Binary 01010001, 01111100, 10111000

Color Schemes with #517cb8

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Alternatives to #517cb8

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#517cb8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #517cb8

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #517cb8

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, #030507 is the darkest color, while #f8fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #517cb8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #808489 is the less saturated color, while #0f71fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #517cb8 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
  • #767676 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6f7783 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6c7fb9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6380bc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #468a95 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #627eb8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5c7fba Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4a85a1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population