Information about #5B5B7F color

#5B5B7F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #5B5B7F is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(91, 91, 127) (35.7% red, 35.7% green, 49.8% blue), or CMYK 14 / 14 / 0 / 50 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#5B5B7F is a gently muted blue that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Lifesaver (#535E7F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rustic Blue (#525D80) and Covert (#645977).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(91, 91, 127)), which gives #5B5B7F its character. If you plan to put text on a #5B5B7F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #5B5B7F is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#5B5B7F color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#5B5B7F color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #5B5B7F

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Rustic Blue color link
Rustic Blue

#525D80

Covert color link
Covert

#645977

High Society color link
High Society

#695B7C

Dusk color link
Dusk

#4E5481

Hendrix color link
Hendrix

#4C567C

Kimberly color link
Kimberly

#695D87

Safflower color link
Safflower

#5A4F74

Purple Navy color link
Purple Navy

#4E5180

Comet color link
Comet

#636373

Marble Blue color link
Marble Blue

#566D7E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5B5B7F
  • RGB91, 91, 127
  • CMYK14, 14, 0, 50
  • CSSrgb(91, 91, 127)
  • HSL240°, 17%, 43%
  • HSL Precise240°, 16.514%, 42.745%
  • HSV240°, 28%, 50%
  • HSB240°, 28%, 50%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.498
  • GLSLvec3(0.357, 0.357, 0.498)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.357, 0.357, 0.498, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.357, 0.357, 0.498)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49.8%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID5B5B7F
  • DECIMAL ID5987199
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01