#5B4D58 color
The hex color #5B4D58 is a dark, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 35.7% red, 30.2% green and 34.5% blue (91, 77, 88).
Its hue angle is 313°, with 8% saturation and 33% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 3% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Pinot Noir (#605258), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.93:1).
#5B4D58 color codes
| HEX | #5B4D58 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(91, 77, 88) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(35.7%, 30.2%, 34.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(313, 8%, 33%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(313, 15%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 15%, 3%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(34.47, 8.04, -4.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(34.47, 9.11, 331.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.73, 8.237, 10.361) | |
| Decimal | 5983576 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5B4D58, 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 #5B4D58 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #5B4D58 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
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 #5B4D58 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4d5058Protanopia
no red cones#505258Deuteranopia
no green cones#5c4e51Tritanopia
no blue cones#515151Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5b4d58; }
.text { color: #5b4d58; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5b4d58; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(91 77 88 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5b4d58, #5b4d51); }
Similar colors
#605258Pinot Noir#625665Fedora#4f4554Black Magic#565266Freefall#554747Chinotto#483c41Pitch Black#635d63Wonder Wine#484753Gun Powder
Closest common color name: Eggplant.
Questions
- What color is #5B4D58?
- #5B4D58 is a dark, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Pinot Noir. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5B4D58?
- The RGB value is 91, 77, 88: 91 red, 77 green and 88 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5B4D58?
- The complementary color is #4D5B50, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5B4D58?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.65:1 and white text 7.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.