Information about #514B68 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #514B68 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(81, 75, 104) (31.8% red, 29.4% green, 40.8% blue), or CMYK 9 / 11 / 0 / 59 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#514B68 is a gently muted blue that sits comfortably between light and dark. 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 Independence (#4C516D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Enigma (#515072) and Haast Shale (#515664).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(81, 75, 104)), which gives #514B68 its character. If you plan to put text on a #514B68 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #514B68 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#514B68 color variations

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#514B68 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 #514B68

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

Independence color link
Independence

#4C516D

Enigma color link
Enigma

#515072

Haast Shale color link
Haast Shale

#515664

Hammerhead color link
Hammerhead

#515769

Aurora color link
Aurora

#5A4D60

Mulled Wine color link
Mulled Wine

#524D5B

East Bay color link
East Bay

#47526E

Jimmy Dean color link
Jimmy Dean

#51535D

Compass color link
Compass

#4B5761

Maltese color link
Maltese

#585660

#514B68 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#514B68
  • RGB81, 75, 104
  • CMYK9, 11, 0, 59
  • CSSrgb(81, 75, 104)
  • HSL252°, 16%, 35%
  • HSL Precise252.414°, 16.201%, 35.098%
  • HSV252°, 28%, 41%
  • HSB252°, 28%, 41%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.408
  • GLSLvec3(0.318, 0.294, 0.408)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.318, 0.294, 0.408, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.318, 0.294, 0.408)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB40.8%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID514B68
  • DECIMAL ID5327720
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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