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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#519BB8 — Steel Blue
#519BB8 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 197° 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 #519BB8
- f4f9fb
- d3e6ed
- b2d2df
- 90bfd2
- 6facc4
- 4e99b7
- 3e7e97
- 306276
- 234755
- 152b33
- 070f12
Color schemes using #519BB8
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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#519BB8 FAQ
What color is #519BB8?
#519BB8 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 197 degrees, 42% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #519BB8?
#519BB8 is rgb(81, 155, 184) in RGB, hsl(197, 42%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(56%, 16%, 0%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #519BB8?
White text on this background reaches 3.12:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.73:1.
What colors go well with #519BB8?
Its direct complement is #B86E51. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B85167 and #B8A251 gives you contrast without the vibration.