Information about #5B6A71 color

#5B6A71 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#5B6A71 falls into the Azure Color Family — Low Saturation, Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(91, 106, 113) — 35.7% red, 41.6% green, 44.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 9 / 3 / 0 / 56. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#5B6A71 presents itself as a gently muted azure — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Slate Grey (#59656D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cadet (#536872) and Gateway (#5E7175).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(91, 106, 113)), which gives #5B6A71 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 5.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 3.7:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#5B6A71 color variations

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#5B6A71 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #5B6A71

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Slate Grey color link
Slate Grey

#59656D

Cadet color link
Cadet

#536872

Gateway color link
Gateway

#5E7175

Pale Sky color link
Pale Sky

#636D70

Shuttle Grey color link
Shuttle Grey

#61666B

Quarter Tuna color link
Quarter Tuna

#656A70

Obelisk color link
Obelisk

#617274

Comet color link
Comet

#636373

Black Coral color link
Black Coral

#54626F

Corduroy color link
Corduroy

#606E68

Slate color link
Slate

#516572

#5B6A71 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5B6A71
  • RGB91, 106, 113
  • CMYK9, 3, 0, 56
  • CSSrgb(91, 106, 113)
  • HSL199°, 11%, 40%
  • HSL Precise199.091°, 10.784%, 40%
  • HSV199°, 19%, 44%
  • HSB199°, 19%, 44%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.443
  • GLSLvec3(0.357, 0.416, 0.443)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.357, 0.416, 0.443, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.357, 0.416, 0.443)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB44.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID5B6A71
  • DECIMAL ID5991025
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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