#517CF1 Color Information

Hex color code: #517CF1

A bold blue shade, #517CF1 appears as (81, 124, 241) in RGB and (224°, 85%, 63%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameRoyal Blue
HEX
#517CF1
RGB
81, 124, 241
HSL
224°, 85%, 63%
CMYK
66%, 49%, 0%, 5%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #517CF1;
background-color: #517CF1;
border-color: #517CF1;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #517CF1;
border: 2px solid #517CF1;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#517CF1]
text-[#517CF1]
border-[#517CF1]
shadow-[0_0_10px_517CF1]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #517CF1, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #517CF1; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #517CF1; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #517CF1; background-color: #517CF115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #517CF120; border-left: 4px solid #517CF1; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #517CF1; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #517CF1 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

81, 124, 241

Red: 81 / Green: 124 / Blue: 241

HSL

224°, 85%, 63%

Hue: 224° / Saturation: 85% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

66%, 49%, 0%, 5%

Cyan: 66% / Magenta: 49% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 5%

What color is #517CF1?

#517CF1 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #517CF1 to RGB:

rgb(81, 124, 241)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #517CF1 to HSL:

hsl(224, 85%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #517CF1 to CMYK:

cmyk(66%, 49%, 0%, 5%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching blue tone, #517CF1 has RGB (81, 124, 241) and HSL (224°, 85%, 63%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #517CF1 is #F1C650, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #50CBF1.

Use #517CF1 in CSS: color: #517CF1 or background-color: #517CF1. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #517CF1

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.50:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #517CF1?

#517CF1 is a eye-catching blue color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #517CF1?

#517CF1 in RGB is (81, 124, 241) - 81 red, 124 green, and 241 blue.

How to use #517CF1 in CSS?

Use #517CF1 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #517CF1?

#F1C650 (complementary), #50CBF1 (analogous), and #124AE2 (lighter shade) work well with #517CF1.