Information about #514D66 color

#514D66 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#514D66 falls into the Blue Color Family — Low Saturation, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(81, 77, 102) — 31.8% red, 30.2% green, 40% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 8 / 10 / 0 / 60. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#514D66 presents itself as a softly toned classic blue — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Haast Shale (#515664). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Independence (#4C516D) and Chapta And Verse (#574C5E).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(81, 77, 102)), which gives #514D66 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #514D66: 8.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.6:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:60), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #514D66 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#514D66 color variations

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#514D66 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 #514D66

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

Haast Shale color link
Haast Shale

#515664

Independence color link
Independence

#4C516D

Hammerhead color link
Hammerhead

#515769

Jimmy Dean color link
Jimmy Dean

#51535D

Aurora color link
Aurora

#5A4D60

Mulled Wine color link
Mulled Wine

#524D5B

Enigma color link
Enigma

#515072

Compass color link
Compass

#4B5761

Maltese color link
Maltese

#585660

East Bay color link
East Bay

#47526E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#514D66
  • RGB81, 77, 102
  • CMYK8, 10, 0, 60
  • CSSrgb(81, 77, 102)
  • HSL250°, 14%, 35%
  • HSL Precise249.6°, 13.966%, 35.098%
  • HSV250°, 25%, 40%
  • HSB250°, 25%, 40%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.400
  • GLSLvec3(0.318, 0.302, 0.400)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.318, 0.302, 0.400, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.318, 0.302, 0.400)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB40%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID514D66
  • DECIMAL ID5328230
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01