#5B5E8B
Muted Blue
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About #5B5E8B Muted Blue
#5B5E8B is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 91 red, 94 green, and 139 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 236°, saturation of 21%, and lightness of 45%.
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 #5B5E8B in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
236°
Hue
21%
Saturation
45%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #5B5E8B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #5B5E8B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#5B5E8B on White
Contrast Ratio6.14:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#5B5E8B on Black
Contrast Ratio3.42:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #5B5E8B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #5B5E8B |
| RGB | rgb(91, 94, 139) |
| HSL | hsl(236, 21%, 45%) |
| RGB Decimal | 91, 94, 139 |
| RGB Percent | 35.7%, 36.9%, 54.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 35%, 32%, 0%, 45% |
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