#5D6A73 color
The hex color #5D6A73 is a grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.5% red, 41.6% green and 45.1% blue (93, 106, 115).
Its hue angle is 205°, with 11% saturation and 41% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow and 55% black.
The closest named color is Streets of London (#59656D), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.56:1).
#5D6A73 color codes
| HEX | #5D6A73 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(93, 106, 115) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.5%, 41.6%, 45.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(205, 11%, 41%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(205, 19%, 45%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 8%, 0%, 55%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(44.05, -2.8, -6.68) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(44.05, 7.24, 247.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(12.762, 13.873, 18.222) | |
| Decimal | 6122099 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5D6A73, 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 #5D6A73 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.56:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #5D6A73 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.56:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.77:1 | 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 #5D6A73 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#666a73Protanopia
no red cones#636773Deuteranopia
no green cones#576c6dTritanopia
no blue cones#686868Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5d6a73; }
.text { color: #5d6a73; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5d6a73; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(93 106 115 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5d6a73, #5d5f73); }
Similar colors
#59656dStreets of London#656e72Batman#526771Silent Night#616669Gray Web#686d70Beautiful Darkness#566373Midnight Shadow#6b717aMade in the Shade#535e64Lava Rock
Closest common color name: Space Gray.
Questions
- What color is #5D6A73?
- #5D6A73 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 #5D6A73?
- The RGB value is 93, 106, 115: 93 red, 106 green and 115 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5D6A73?
- The complementary color is #73665D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5D6A73?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.77:1 and white text 5.56:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.