#5C6E8F color
The hex color #5C6E8F is a grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.1% red, 43.1% green and 56.1% blue (92, 110, 143).
Its hue angle is 219°, with 22% saturation and 46% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 36% cyan, 23% magenta, 0% yellow and 44% black.
The closest named color is Haunt Mist (#5F6D91), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.14:1).
#5C6E8F color codes
| HEX | #5C6E8F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 110, 143) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.1%, 43.1%, 56.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(219, 22%, 46%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(219, 36%, 56%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 23%, 0%, 44%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(46.19, 1.82, -20.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(46.19, 20.29, 275.13) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.946, 15.41, 28.168) | |
| Decimal | 6057615 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5C6E8F, 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 #5C6E8F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.14:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #5C6E8F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.14:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.08:1 | 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 #5C6E8F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#637091Protanopia
no red cones#5e6b8eDeuteranopia
no green cones#4d7579Tritanopia
no blue cones#6d6d6dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5c6e8f; }
.text { color: #5c6e8f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5c6e8f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(92 110 143 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5c6e8f, #635c8f); }
Similar colors
#5f6d91Haunt Mist#577396Clean Slate#65769aMisty Harbour#50647fAdmiral Blue#5a789aQuiet Harbour#466590Sea of Galilee#5879a2Montreux Blue#5c7287Plumbeous
Closest common color name: Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #5C6E8F?
- #5C6E8F is a grayish azure, closest to the named color Haunt Mist. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5C6E8F?
- The RGB value is 92, 110, 143: 92 red, 110 green and 143 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5C6E8F?
- The complementary color is #8F7D5C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5C6E8F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.08:1 and white text 5.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.