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#51556b

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HEX#51556b
HEX8#51556bff
RGBrgb(81, 85, 107)
CMYK[0.24,0.21,0,0.58]
Name#51556b
HCL[285.98,13.67,36.57]
oklab[0.45,0,-0.04]
Num5330283
HSI[231.79,0.11,0.36]
lab[36.57,3.77,-13.14]
Lighten
#8286a0
Darken
#252731
Saturate
#3e487e
Desaturate
#5e5e5e
Greyscale
#5e5e5e
Brighten
#84889e

Color harmonies of #51556b

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
#51556b
#6b5155
#556b51

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#51556b
#6b5162
#6b6751
#516b5a

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#51556b
#717795
#9199c0
#b2baea
#111116
#313340

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.
#51556b
#515f6b
#515a6b
#51556b
#52516b
#57516b

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#51556b
#6b516a
#5f6b51

Variations

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

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
#ffffff
#f3f3f4
#e6e7ea
#dadbdf
#cdced5
#c1c2ca
#b4b6c0
#a8aab5
#9c9eaa
#8f92a0
#838695
#76798b
#6a6d80
#5d6176
#51556b

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060608
#0c0c0f
#111217
#17181f
#1d1e26
#23242e
#292b36
#2e313d
#343745
#3a3d4c
#404354
#45495c
#4b4f63
#51556b

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #51556b colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

7.339 Very Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
2.862 Very Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #51556b

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Use #51556b in CSS

#51556b as Background Color in CSS
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#51556b as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#51556b">Text Color</div>
#51556b as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#51556b">Border Color</div>
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