#5B5B9F
Muted Blue
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About #5B5B9F Muted Blue
#5B5B9F is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 91 red, 91 green, and 159 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 240°, saturation of 27%, and lightness of 49%.
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 #5B5B9F in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
240°
Hue
27%
Saturation
49%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #5B5B9F based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #5B5B9F against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#5B5B9F on White
Contrast Ratio6.1:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#5B5B9F on Black
Contrast Ratio3.44:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #5B5B9F across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #5B5B9F |
| RGB | rgb(91, 91, 159) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 27%, 49%) |
| RGB Decimal | 91, 91, 159 |
| RGB Percent | 35.7%, 35.7%, 62.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 43%, 43%, 0%, 38% |
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