#518D8B Hex Color Code

#518D8B

The Hexadecimal Color #518D8B is a contrast shade of Cadet Blue. #518D8B RGB value is rgb(81, 141, 139). RGB Color Model of #518D8B consists of 31% red, 55% green and 54% blue. HSL color Mode of #518D8B has 178°(degrees) Hue, 27% Saturation and 44% Lightness. #518D8B color has an wavelength of 507.92593nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #518D8B is #669999. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #518D8B is #588. The Closest Color to #518D8B is #5F9EA0. Official Name of #518D8B Hex Code is Smalt Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #518D8B is 43 Cyan 0 Magenta 1 Yellow 45 Black and #518D8B CMY is 43, 0, 1. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #518D8B is hsl(178,27,44, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(178, 43, 55). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #518D8B is 17.58, 22.66, 27.87.
Hex8 Value of #518D8B is #518D8BFF. Decimal Value of #518D8B is 5344651 and Octal Value of #518D8B is 24306613. Binary Value of #518D8B is 1010001, 10001101, 10001011 and Android of #518D8B is 4283534731 / 0xff518d8b. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #518D8B is 0.258, 0.333, 0.333 and YIQ Color Space of #518D8B is 122.832, -35.1114, -13.3124. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #518D8B is 18.09, 26.27, 27.77. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #518D8B is 54.72, -19.95, -5.05. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #518D8B is 54.72, -27.33, -4.27. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #518D8B is 54.72, 20.58, 194.21. Hunter Lab variable of #518D8B is 47.6, -17.38, -1.39.

#518D8B - Smalt Blue Color Image
#518D8B - Smalt Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #518D8B

RGB Percentages of #518D8B

31%
55%
54%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #518D8B

31.76%
43.73%
55.29%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #518D8B

43%
0%
1%
45%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #518D8B

To get 25% Saturated #518D8B Color, you need to convert the hex color #518D8B to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #518D8B hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #518D8B

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #518D8B

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #518D8B

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #518D8B to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #518D8B to it's the darkest color.

#518D8B Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(81, 141, 139)
RGB Percent 31%, 55%, 54%
RYB 81.0, 111.51, 141.0
CMYK 43, 0, 1, 45
CMY 43, 0, 1
HSL hsl(178, 27%, 44%)
HSLA hsl(178, 27%, 44%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(178, 43, 55)
XYZ 17.58, 22.66, 27.87
Hex8 Value #518D8BFF
Decimal Value 5344651
Octal Value 24306613
Binary Value 1010001,10001101,10001011
Android 4283534731 / 0xff518d8b
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(178, 27%, 44%)
xyY 0.258, 0.333, 22.662
YIQ 122.832, -35.1114, -13.3124
LMS 18.09, 26.27, 27.77
CieLAB 54.72, -19.95, -5.05
CieLUV : LCHuv 54.72, -27.33, -4.27
CieLCH : LCHab 54.72, 20.58, 194.21
Hunter Lab 47.6, -17.38, -1.39
YUV 122.832, 7.95, -36.7
YDbDr 122.832, 24.33, 79.55
YCbCr 121.49, 136.01, 101.79
YCoCg 125.5, 110.0, 15.5
YPbPr 122.83, 9.12, -29.84
Munsell Color System 11272.51 156.86/195.19

#518D8B HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#518D8B as Background:

Every great improvement has come after repeated failures. Virtually nothing comes out right the first time. Failures, repeated failures, are finger posts on the road to achievement. One fails forward toward success.

Charles Kettering
<p style="background: #518D8B">…</p>

#518D8B as Text Color:

If there be one man, more than another, who deserves to succeed in flying through the air, that man is Mr. Laurence Hargrave, of Sydney, New South Wales.

Octave Chanute
<p style="color: #518D8B">…</p>

#518D8B as Text Shadow:

I was always afraid of things that worked the first time. Long experience proved that there were great drawbacks found generally before they could be got commercial; but here was something there was no doubt of.

Thomas A. Edison
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #518D8B">…</p>

#518D8B as Linear Gradient:

The search for extra-terrestrial life is a failure until that moment when it suddenly becomes a success.

Seth Shostak
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #518D8B)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #518D8B?

RGB Value for #518D8B is rgb(81, 141, 139).

What is the RGB percentage of #518D8B?

RGB percentage for #518D8B is 31% Red 55% Green 54% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #518D8B?

CMYK Color Model of #518D8B is 43 Cyan 0 Magenta 1 Yellow 45 Black.

What is the HSL value of #518D8B?

HSL Value of #518D8B is 178°(degrees) Hue 27 Saturation 44 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #518D8B?

HSV Value of #518D8B is 178 Hue 43 Saturation 55 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #518D8B?

XYZ Color Model of #518D8B is 17.58, 22.66, 27.87.