#518CF0 Color Information

Hex color code: #518CF0

A striking blue shade, #518CF0 appears as (81, 140, 240) in RGB and (218°, 84%, 63%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameCornflower Blue

HEX

#518CF0

RGB

81, 140, 240

HSL

218°, 84%, 63%

CMYK

66%, 42%, 0%, 6%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #518CF0;
background-color: #518CF0;
border-color: #518CF0;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #518CF0;
border: 2px solid #518CF0;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#518CF0]
text-[#518CF0]
border-[#518CF0]
shadow-[0_0_10px_518CF0]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #518CF0, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #518CF0; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #518CF0; 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 #518CF0; background-color: #518CF015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #518CF020; border-left: 4px solid #518CF0; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #518CF0; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #518CF0 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

81, 140, 240

Red: 81 / Green: 140 / Blue: 240

HSL

218°, 84%, 63%

Hue: 218° / Saturation: 84% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

66%, 42%, 0%, 6%

Cyan: 66% / Magenta: 42% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 6%

What color is #518CF0?

#518CF0 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

F0B651

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #518CF0 to RGB:

rgb(81, 140, 240)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #518CF0 to HSL:

hsl(218, 84%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #518CF0 to CMYK:

cmyk(66%, 42%, 0%, 6%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A bold blue tone, #518CF0 has RGB (81, 140, 240) and HSL (218°, 84%, 63%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #518CF0 is #F0B651, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #51DBF0.

Use #518CF0 in CSS: color: #518CF0 or background-color: #518CF0. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #518CF0

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.36:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #518CF0?

#518CF0 is a bold blue color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #518CF0?

#518CF0 in RGB is (81, 140, 240) - 81 red, 140 green, and 240 blue.

How to use #518CF0 in CSS?

Use #518CF0 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #518CF0?

#F0B651 (complementary), #51DBF0 (analogous), and #145FE1 (lighter shade) work well with #518CF0.