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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#518AB8 — Steel Blue
#518AB8 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 207° 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 #518AB8
- f4f8fb
- d3e1ed
- b2cbdf
- 90b4d2
- 6f9ec4
- 4e87b7
- 3e6f97
- 305776
- 233e55
- 152633
- 070d12
Color schemes using #518AB8
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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#518AB8 FAQ
What color is #518AB8?
#518AB8 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 207 degrees, 42% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #518AB8?
#518AB8 is rgb(81, 138, 184) in RGB, hsl(207, 42%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(56%, 25%, 0%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #518AB8?
White text on this background reaches 3.7:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.68:1.
What colors go well with #518AB8?
Its direct complement is #B87F51. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B85156 and #B8B351 gives you contrast without the vibration.