#5B5991
Muted Blue
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About #5B5991 Muted Blue
#5B5991 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 91 red, 89 green, and 145 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 242°, saturation of 24%, and lightness of 46%.
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
Use #5B5991 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
242°
Hue
24%
Saturation
46%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #5B5991 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #5B5991 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#5B5991 on White
Contrast Ratio6.4:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#5B5991 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.28:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #5B5991 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #5B5991 |
| RGB | rgb(91, 89, 145) |
| HSL | hsl(242, 24%, 46%) |
| RGB Decimal | 91, 89, 145 |
| RGB Percent | 35.7%, 34.9%, 56.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 37%, 39%, 0%, 43% |
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