#5D6B8C color
The hex color #5D6B8C is a grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.5% red, 42% green and 54.9% blue (93, 107, 140).
Its hue angle is 222°, with 20% saturation and 46% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 34% cyan, 24% magenta, 0% yellow and 45% black.
The closest named color is Haunt Mist (#5F6D91), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.32:1).
#5D6B8C color codes
| HEX | #5D6B8C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(93, 107, 140) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.5%, 42%, 54.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(222, 20%, 46%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(222, 34%, 55%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 24%, 0%, 45%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(45.27, 3.1, -19.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(45.27, 20.08, 278.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.504, 14.735, 26.886) | |
| Decimal | 6122380 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5D6B8C, 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 #5D6B8C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.32:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #5D6B8C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.32:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.95:1 | 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 #5D6B8C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#606d8dProtanopia
no red cones#5c698bDeuteranopia
no green cones#507276Tritanopia
no blue cones#6b6b6bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5d6b8c; }
.text { color: #5d6b8c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5d6b8c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(93 107 140 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5d6b8c, #675d8c); }
Similar colors
#5f6d91Haunt Mist#65769aMisty Harbour#50647fAdmiral Blue#577396Clean Slate#6b6c89Dark Prince#466590Sea of Galilee#6a6887Heron#4d5b88Wizard
Closest common color name: Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #5D6B8C?
- #5D6B8C 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 #5D6B8C?
- The RGB value is 93, 107, 140: 93 red, 107 green and 140 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5D6B8C?
- The complementary color is #8C7E5D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5D6B8C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.95:1 and white text 5.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.