#5C6B76 color
The hex color #5C6B76 is a grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.1% red, 42% green and 46.3% blue (92, 107, 118).
Its hue angle is 205°, with 12% saturation and 41% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 54% black.
The closest named color is Streets of London (#59656D), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.5:1).
#5C6B76 color codes
| HEX | #5C6B76 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 107, 118) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.1%, 42%, 46.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(205, 12%, 41%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(205, 22%, 46%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 9%, 0%, 54%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(44.37, -3.01, -8.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(44.37, 8.56, 249.41) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(12.94, 14.098, 19.175) | |
| Decimal | 6056822 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5C6B76, 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 #5C6B76 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.5:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #5C6B76 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.5:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.82:1 | 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 #5C6B76 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#666b77Protanopia
no red cones#636876Deuteranopia
no green cones#556e6eTritanopia
no blue cones#696969Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5c6b76; }
.text { color: #5c6b76; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5c6b76; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(92 107 118 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5c6b76, #5c5e76); }
Similar colors
#59656dStreets of London#526771Silent Night#656e72Batman#566373Midnight Shadow#6b717aMade in the Shade#5c7287Plumbeous#646b7aAshen Whisper#686d70Beautiful Darkness
Closest common color name: Space Gray.
Questions
- What color is #5C6B76?
- #5C6B76 is a grayish azure, closest to the named color Streets of London. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5C6B76?
- The RGB value is 92, 107, 118: 92 red, 107 green and 118 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5C6B76?
- The complementary color is #76675C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5C6B76?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.82:1 and white text 5.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.