#5B5988
Muted Blue
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About #5B5988 Muted Blue
#5B5988 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 91 red, 89 green, and 136 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 243°, saturation of 21%, and lightness of 44%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
243°
Hue
21%
Saturation
44%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #5B5988 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #5B5988 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#5B5988 on White
Contrast Ratio6.5:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#5B5988 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.23:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #5B5988 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #5B5988 |
| RGB | rgb(91, 89, 136) |
| HSL | hsl(243, 21%, 44%) |
| RGB Decimal | 91, 89, 136 |
| RGB Percent | 35.7%, 34.9%, 53.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 33%, 35%, 0%, 47% |
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