Information about #513E8E color

#513E8E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #513E8E belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(81, 62, 142) (31.8% red, 24.3% green, 55.7% blue), or CMYK 24 / 31 / 0 / 44 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#513E8E presents itself as a mildly saturated classic blue — one 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 Blue Gem (#4B3C8E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Victoria (#534491) and Dark Slate Blue (#483D8B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(81, 62, 142)), which gives #513E8E its character. If you plan to put text on a #513E8E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #513E8E is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#513E8E color variations

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

#513E8E 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 #513E8E

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#513E8E
  • RGB81, 62, 142
  • CMYK24, 31, 0, 44
  • CSSrgb(81, 62, 142)
  • HSL254°, 39%, 40%
  • HSL Precise254.25°, 39.216%, 40%
  • HSV254°, 56%, 56%
  • HSB254°, 56%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • GLSLvec3(0.318, 0.243, 0.557)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.318, 0.243, 0.557, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.318, 0.243, 0.557)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB24.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.7%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID513E8E
  • DECIMAL ID5324430
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01