#5C6987 color
The hex color #5C6987 is a grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.1% red, 41.2% green and 52.9% blue (92, 105, 135).
Its hue angle is 222°, with 19% saturation and 45% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 32% cyan, 22% magenta, 0% yellow and 47% black.
The closest named color is Haunt Mist (#5F6D91), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.49:1).
#5C6987 color codes
| HEX | #5C6987 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 105, 135) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.1%, 41.2%, 52.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(222, 19%, 45%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(222, 32%, 53%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(32%, 22%, 0%, 47%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(44.41, 2.62, -18.17) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(44.41, 18.35, 278.21) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(13.837, 14.127, 24.915) | |
| Decimal | 6056327 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5C6987, 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 #5C6987 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.83:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.49:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #5C6987 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.49:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.83:1 | 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 #5C6987 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5f6b88Protanopia
no red cones#5b6786Deuteranopia
no green cones#506f73Tritanopia
no blue cones#696969Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5c6987; }
.text { color: #5c6987; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5c6987; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(92 105 135 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5c6987, #655c87); }
Similar colors
#5f6d91Haunt Mist#50647fAdmiral Blue#6b6c89Dark Prince#65769aMisty Harbour#646b7aAshen Whisper#577396Clean Slate#466590Sea of Galilee#4d5b88Wizard
Closest common color name: Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #5C6987?
- #5C6987 is a grayish blue, closest to the named color Haunt Mist. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5C6987?
- The RGB value is 92, 105, 135: 92 red, 105 green and 135 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5C6987?
- The complementary color is #877A5C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5C6987?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.83:1 and white text 5.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.