#5C689C color
The hex color #5C689C is a desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.1% red, 40.8% green and 61.2% blue (92, 104, 156).
Its hue angle is 229°, with 26% saturation and 49% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 41% cyan, 33% magenta, 0% yellow and 39% black.
The closest named color is Twinkle Night (#636CA8), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.36:1).
#5C689C color codes
| HEX | #5C689C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 104, 156) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.1%, 40.8%, 61.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(229, 26%, 49%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(229, 41%, 61%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(41%, 33%, 0%, 39%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(45.05, 9.23, -29.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(45.05, 31.1, 287.26) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(15.363, 14.576, 33.45) | |
| Decimal | 6056092 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5C689C, 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 #5C689C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.36:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #5C689C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.36:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.92:1 | Fail | 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 #5C689C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#566d9eProtanopia
no red cones#51689bDeuteranopia
no green cones#48727bTritanopia
no blue cones#6b6b6bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5c689c; }
.text { color: #5c689c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5c689c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(92 104 156 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5c689c, #705c9c); }
Similar colors
#636ca8Twinkle Night#5d66aaBellflower#5d6098Wizard’s Potion#5f6d91Haunt Mist#5f6db0Loch Ness#4664a5Starstruck#4d5b88Wizard#51588ePiccadilly Purple
Closest common color name: Denim.
Questions
- What color is #5C689C?
- #5C689C is a desaturated blue, closest to the named color Twinkle Night. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5C689C?
- The RGB value is 92, 104, 156: 92 red, 104 green and 156 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5C689C?
- The complementary color is #9C905C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5C689C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.92:1 and white text 5.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.