#5D6C8F color
The hex color #5D6C8F is a grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.5% red, 42.4% green and 56.1% blue (93, 108, 143).
Its hue angle is 222°, with 21% saturation and 46% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 35% cyan, 24% magenta, 0% yellow and 44% black.
The closest named color is Haunt Mist (#5F6D91), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.24:1).
#5D6C8F color codes
| HEX | #5D6C8F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(93, 108, 143) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.5%, 42.4%, 56.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(222, 21%, 46%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(222, 35%, 56%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 24%, 0%, 44%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(45.68, 3.33, -20.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(45.68, 21.25, 279) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.833, 15.035, 28.102) | |
| Decimal | 6122639 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5D6C8F, 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 #5D6C8F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.24:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #5D6C8F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.24:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.01:1 | 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 #5D6C8F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#606f91Protanopia
no red cones#5c6a8eDeuteranopia
no green cones#4e7378Tritanopia
no blue cones#6c6c6cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5d6c8f; }
.text { color: #5d6c8f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5d6c8f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(93 108 143 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5d6c8f, #675d8f); }
Similar colors
#5f6d91Haunt Mist#65769aMisty Harbour#577396Clean Slate#50647fAdmiral Blue#6b6c89Dark Prince#466590Sea of Galilee#5a789aQuiet Harbour#4d5b88Wizard
Closest common color name: Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #5D6C8F?
- #5D6C8F 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 #5D6C8F?
- The RGB value is 93, 108, 143: 93 red, 108 green and 143 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5D6C8F?
- The complementary color is #8F805D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5D6C8F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.01:1 and white text 5.24:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.