Information about #5B7B9F color

#5B7B9F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #5B7B9F is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(91, 123, 159) (35.7% red, 48.2% green, 62.4% blue), or CMYK 27 / 14 / 0 / 38 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#5B7B9F is a softly balanced steel-blue azure that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Greyish Blue (#5E819D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Panorama (#597499) and Grizzlies Blue (#5D76A9).

The recipe behind #5B7B9F is rgb(91, 123, 159), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #5B7B9F background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.4:1. #5B7B9F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#5B7B9F color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#5B7B9F 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 #5B7B9F

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

Greyish Blue color link
Greyish Blue

#5E819D

Panorama color link
Panorama

#597499

Stormy Blue color link
Stormy Blue

#507B9C

LuLu color link
LuLu

#637F95

Hoki color link
Hoki

#65869F

Antique Blue color link
Antique Blue

#4E7B96

Blue Yonder color link
Blue Yonder

#5072A7

Blue Grey color link
Blue Grey

#607C8E

Dusty Blue color link
Dusty Blue

#5A86AD

Escapade color link
Escapade

#667C91

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5B7B9F
  • RGB91, 123, 159
  • CMYK27, 14, 0, 38
  • CSSrgb(91, 123, 159)
  • HSL212°, 27%, 49%
  • HSL Precise211.765°, 27.2%, 49.02%
  • HSV212°, 43%, 62%
  • HSB212°, 43%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.482
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.624
  • GLSLvec3(0.357, 0.482, 0.624)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.357, 0.482, 0.624, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.357, 0.482, 0.624)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB62.4%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID5B7B9F
  • DECIMAL ID5995423
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01