Air Force Blue color: hex code #5D8AA8
Air Force Blue has the hex code #5D8AA8. It is a desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.5% red, 54.1% green and 65.9% blue (93, 138, 168).
Its hue angle is 204°, with 30% saturation and 51% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 45% cyan, 18% magenta, 0% yellow and 34% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.67:1).
Air Force Blue (#5D8AA8) color codes
| HEX | #5D8AA8 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(93, 138, 168) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.5%, 54.1%, 65.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(204, 30%, 51%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(204, 45%, 66%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(45%, 18%, 0%, 34%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(55.41, -7.13, -20.66) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(55.41, 21.85, 250.95) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.668, 23.33, 40.452) | |
| Decimal | 6130344 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Air Force Blue, 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 #5D8AA8 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.67:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #5D8AA8 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.67:1 | 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 #5D8AA8 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7d89a9Protanopia
no red cones#7281a8Deuteranopia
no green cones#3e9294Tritanopia
no blue cones#858585Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5d8aa8; }
.text { color: #5d8aa8; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5d8aa8; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(93 138 168 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5d8aa8, #5d64a8); }Similar colors
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See #5D8AA8 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #5D8AA8?
- #5D8AA8 is a desaturated azure known as Air Force Blue. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Air Force Blue?
- The RGB value is 93, 138, 168: 93 red, 138 green and 168 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Air Force Blue?
- The complementary color is #A87B5D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5D8AA8?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.67:1 and white text 3.71:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.