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Royal Blue

Hex Code #5166D2

Color Analysis Summary

Color #5166D2, historically referred to as Royal Blue, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 32% red, 40% green, and 82% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 81, Green: 102, and Blue: 210. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #5166D2. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 230°, a saturation of 59%, and a lightness index of 57%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 82%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #5166D2 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)81, 102, 210
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)230°, 59%, 57%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)230°, 61%, 82%
CSS Valuergb(81, 102, 210)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background5.02:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS
On Black Background4.18:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL

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