#5B9594
Muted Cyan
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About #5B9594 Muted Cyan
#5B9594 is a muted cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 91 red, 149 green, and 148 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 179°, saturation of 24%, 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 #5B9594 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
179°
Hue
24%
Saturation
47%
Lightness
Muted Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #5B9594 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #5B9594 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#5B9594 on White
Contrast Ratio3.4:1
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Aa#5B9594 on Black
Contrast Ratio6.17:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #5B9594 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #5B9594 |
| RGB | rgb(91, 149, 148) |
| HSL | hsl(179, 24%, 47%) |
| RGB Decimal | 91, 149, 148 |
| RGB Percent | 35.7%, 58.4%, 58.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 39%, 0%, 1%, 42% |
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