Fisher King color: hex code #5182B9
Fisher King has the hex code #5182B9. It is a desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 31.8% red, 51% green and 72.5% blue (81, 130, 185).
Its hue angle is 212°, with 43% saturation and 52% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 56% cyan, 30% magenta, 0% yellow and 27% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.24:1).
Fisher King (#5182B9) color codes
| HEX | #5182B9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(81, 130, 185) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(31.8%, 51%, 72.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(212, 43%, 52%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(212, 56%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(56%, 30%, 0%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(53.18, -0.17, -33.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(53.18, 33.9, 269.71) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.13, 21.216, 48.924) | |
| Decimal | 5341881 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Fisher King, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #5182B9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.24:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #5182B9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.24:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #5182B9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6b85bbProtanopia
no red cones#5e7ab8Deuteranopia
no green cones#008f95Tritanopia
no blue cones#7f7f7fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5182b9; }
.text { color: #5182b9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5182b9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(81 130 185 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5182b9, #5451b9); }Similar colors
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See #5182B9 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #5182B9?
- #5182B9 is a desaturated azure known as Fisher King. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Fisher King?
- The RGB value is 81, 130, 185: 81 red, 130 green and 185 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Fisher King?
- The complementary color is #B98851, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5182B9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.24:1 and white text 4:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.