Information about #515877 color

#515877 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #515877 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(81, 88, 119) (31.8% red, 34.5% green, 46.7% blue), or CMYK 15 / 12 / 0 / 53 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#515877 presents itself as a gently muted classic blue — one 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 Hendrix (#4C567C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Enigma (#515072) and Chambray (#475877).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(81, 88, 119)), which gives #515877 its character. If you plan to put text on a #515877 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.0:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #515877 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#515877 color variations

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

#515877 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 #515877

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

Hendrix color link
Hendrix

#4C567C

Enigma color link
Enigma

#515072

Chambray color link
Chambray

#475877

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Rustic Blue color link
Rustic Blue

#525D80

Dusk color link
Dusk

#4E5481

Purple Navy color link
Purple Navy

#4E5180

Safflower color link
Safflower

#5A4F74

Black Coral color link
Black Coral

#54626F

Independence color link
Independence

#4C516D

Slate color link
Slate

#516572

Hammerhead color link
Hammerhead

#515769

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#515877
  • RGB81, 88, 119
  • CMYK15, 12, 0, 53
  • CSSrgb(81, 88, 119)
  • HSL229°, 19%, 39%
  • HSL Precise228.947°, 19%, 39.216%
  • HSV229°, 32%, 47%
  • HSB229°, 32%, 47%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.345
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.467
  • GLSLvec3(0.318, 0.345, 0.467)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.318, 0.345, 0.467, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.318, 0.345, 0.467)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB34.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB46.7%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID515877
  • DECIMAL ID5331063
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01