#5B5997
Muted Blue
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About #5B5997 Muted Blue
#5B5997 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 91 red, 89 green, and 151 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 242°, saturation of 26%, and lightness of 47%.
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 #5B5997 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
242°
Hue
26%
Saturation
47%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #5B5997 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #5B5997 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#5B5997 on White
Contrast Ratio6.32:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#5B5997 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.32:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #5B5997 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #5B5997 |
| RGB | rgb(91, 89, 151) |
| HSL | hsl(242, 26%, 47%) |
| RGB Decimal | 91, 89, 151 |
| RGB Percent | 35.7%, 34.9%, 59.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 40%, 41%, 0%, 41% |
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