#5B8C9F
Muted Blue
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About #5B8C9F Muted Blue
#5B8C9F is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 91 red, 140 green, and 159 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 197°, 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 #5B8C9F in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
197°
Hue
27%
Saturation
49%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #5B8C9F based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #5B8C9F against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#5B8C9F on White
Contrast Ratio3.69:1
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Aa#5B8C9F on Black
Contrast Ratio5.7:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #5B8C9F across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #5B8C9F |
| RGB | rgb(91, 140, 159) |
| HSL | hsl(197, 27%, 49%) |
| RGB Decimal | 91, 140, 159 |
| RGB Percent | 35.7%, 54.9%, 62.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 43%, 12%, 0%, 38% |
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