#5D787D color
The hex color #5D787D is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.5% red, 47.1% green and 49% blue (93, 120, 125).
Its hue angle is 189°, with 15% saturation and 43% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 51% black.
The closest named color is North Atlantic (#5E7B7F), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.72:1).
#5D787D color codes
| HEX | #5D787D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(93, 120, 125) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.5%, 47.1%, 49%) | |
| HSL | hsl(189, 15%, 43%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(189, 26%, 49%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 4%, 0%, 51%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(48.56, -8.49, -5.94) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(48.56, 10.36, 214.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.931, 17.24, 21.939) | |
| Decimal | 6125693 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5D787D, 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 #5D787D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.72:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #5D787D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.72:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.45:1 | 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 #5D787D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#73767dProtanopia
no red cones#6e717dDeuteranopia
no green cones#537b79Tritanopia
no blue cones#737373Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5d787d; }
.text { color: #5d787d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5d787d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(93 120 125 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5d787d, #5d687d); }
Similar colors
#5e7b7fNorth Atlantic#657d82Catfish#66787eNight Rendezvous#6b7f81Blue Blood#4e7376Rogue Waters#5e7e7dStream Burble#5d7b89Night Owl#4b7079Winter Storm
Closest common color name: Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #5D787D?
- #5D787D is a grayish cyan, closest to the named color North Atlantic. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5D787D?
- The RGB value is 93, 120, 125: 93 red, 120 green and 125 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5D787D?
- The complementary color is #7D625D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5D787D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.45:1 and white text 4.72:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.