#518C97 Hex Code
Color Name: Steel Teal
What is hex #518C97 Color?
The color name of hex code #518C97 is Steel Teal. The RGB values are (81, 140, 151) which means it is composed of
22% red, 38% green and 41% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:46 M:7 Y:0 K:41. In the HSV/HSB scale, #518C97 has a hue of 189°, 46% saturation and a brightness value of 59%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #518C97 Color Codes
| Color Name | Steel Teal |
| RGB Values | (81, 140, 151) |
| CMYK Values | (46%, 7%, 0%, 41%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (189°, 46%, 59%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #669999 |
| Inverse Color | #AE7368 [Copper Penny] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7697 C |
| Closest RAL | 6033 [Mint turquoise] |
| Complementary Color | #975C51 [Spicy Mix] |
| #518C97 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #7C7C7C |
| Desaturated | #747474 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #7C7C7C |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #808080 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B6B6B6 |
Hex #518C97 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #518C97 is #975C51 which is called Spicy Mix. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #518C97 color is offered by #975C51. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #518C97 are #516997 and #51977F, called UCLA Blue and Wintergreen Dream, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #518C97 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #518C97 are #975169 (Sugar Plum) and #977F51 (Dark Tan). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#518C97 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #97518C (Razzmic Berry) and #8C9751 (Moss Green) along with #518C97, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #518C97 has #97518C (Razzmic Berry), #975C51 (Spicy Mix) and #51975C (Middle Green). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #518C97 contains #7F5197 (Dark Lavender), #975C51 (Spicy Mix) and #699751 (Palm Leaf). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #518C97 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #518C97 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 518C97 Color
Tints
74A3AC- 85AFB6
- 97BAC1
- A8C6CB
- B9D1D5
- CBDDE0
- DCE8EA
- EEF4F5
Tones
- 5A8A92
- 5F8890
- 64878E
- 69868C
- 6D8589
- 728487
- 778285
- 7B8182
Shades
- 417079
- 39626A
- 31545B
- 29464C
- 20383C
- 182A2D
- 101C1E
- 080E0F
#518C97 Color Patterns
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#518C97 Houndstooth Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
