ColourPilot

Royal Blue

Hex Code #5170CD

Color Analysis Summary

Color #5170CD, 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, 44% green, and 80% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 81, Green: 112, and Blue: 205. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #5170CD. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 225°, a saturation of 55%, and a lightness index of 56%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 80%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #5170CD 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, 112, 205
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)225°, 55%, 56%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)225°, 60%, 80%
CSS Valuergb(81, 112, 205)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background4.62:1
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 Background4.55:1
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

Color Harmonies

Complementary Harmony

Analogous Harmony

Triadic Harmony

Monochromatic Harmony

Shades of Royal Blue

Tints of Royal Blue