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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#516C8A — Slate
#516C8A is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 212° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #516C8A
- f5f7f9
- d8dfe8
- bac7d7
- 9db0c5
- 7f98b4
- 6280a3
- 4f6986
- 3e5269
- 2c3b4b
- 1b242e
- 090d10
Color schemes using #516C8A
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#516C8A FAQ
What color is #516C8A?
#516C8A is a shade of slate in the blue family. It has a hue of 212 degrees, 26% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #516C8A?
#516C8A is rgb(81, 108, 138) in RGB, hsl(212, 26%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(41%, 22%, 0%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #516C8A?
White text on this background reaches 5.44:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.86:1.
What colors go well with #516C8A?
Its direct complement is #8A7051. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8A5351 and #888A51 gives you contrast without the vibration.