Grayish Blue

The color #5B5272 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 91, 82, 114 and HSL values of 257°, 16%, 38%.

Color Values for #5B5272

Below are the different color format representations for #5B5272. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#5B5272
RGB:
rgb(91,82,114) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(257,16%,38%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(20%, 28%, 0%, 55%) Copied!

Color Composition of #5B5272

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #5B5272. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 35.7%
Green: 32.2%
Blue: 44.7%

Contrast Analysis for #5B5272

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #5B5272

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #5B5272

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #5B5272

The complementary color for #5B5272 is #687051. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #5B5272

The analogous colors for #5B5272 are #515870 and #6A5170. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #5B5272

The triadic colors for #5B5272 are #705A51 and #51705A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #5B5272

These are the darker variations of #5B5272. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #49425B and #373144. This progression shows how #5B5272 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #5B5272

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7C758E and #9D97AA. This progression shows how #5B5272. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #5B5272

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #5B5272. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #5B5272

Companies and brands that incorporate #5B5272 in their visual identity.

#5B5272 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #5B5272. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #5B5272 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 91, 82, 114 and HSL values of 257°, 16%, 38%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #5B5272 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.