#5B51B8

Color Details

HEX
#5B51B8
RGB
rgb(91, 81, 184)
HSL
hsl(246, 42%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(51%, 56%, 0%, 28%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.34:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #5b51b8
Contrast 3.31:1 Fail
White on #5b51b8
Contrast 6.34:1 AA
#5b51b8 on Black
Contrast 3.31:1 Fail
#5b51b8 on White
Contrast 6.34:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#7c74c6
#9d97d4
#bdb9e3
#494193
#37316e
#24204a

Complement & Analogous

#aeb851
#8f51b8
#517ab8

Triadic

#b85b51
#51b85b

Monochrome

#24204a #37316e #5b51b8 #9d97d4 #bdb9e3 #dedcf1

Analogous

#517ab8 #85a2cd #5b51b8 #a574c6 #8f51b8 #724193

Complementary Mix

#37316e #5b51b8 #9d97d4 #aeb851 #cad18e #717835

Nearby Colors

#5b51b7
#5b51b9
#5b51a8
#5b51c8

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About #5B51B8

#5B51B8 converts to RGB(91, 81, 184) and HSL(246, 42%, 52%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#5B51B8 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #5B51B8?
RGB: 91, 81, 184. Copy as CSS: rgb(91, 81, 184)
Is #5B51B8 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #5B51B8?
Complement: #aeb851.
Does #5B51B8 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.34:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.31:1 (AA (large text)).