Grayish Blue

The color #5B5A73 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 91, 90, 115 and HSL values of 242°, 12%, 40%.

Color Values for #5B5A73

Below are the different color format representations for #5B5A73. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#5B5A73
RGB:
rgb(91,90,115) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(242,12%,40%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(21%, 22%, 0%, 55%) Copied!

Color Composition of #5B5A73

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #5B5A73. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 35.7%
Green: 35.3%
Blue: 45.1%

Contrast Analysis for #5B5A73

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 #5B5A73

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #5B5A73

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

Complementary Colors for #5B5A73

The complementary color for #5B5A73 is #71725A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #5B5A73

The analogous colors for #5B5A73 are #5A6572 and #675A72. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #5B5A73

The triadic colors for #5B5A73 are #725B5A and #5A725B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #5B5A73

These are the darker variations of #5B5A73. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #49485C and #373645. This progression shows how #5B5A73 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #5B5A73

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7C7B8F and #9D9CAB. This progression shows how #5B5A73. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #5B5A73

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #5B5A73. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #5B5A73 in their visual identity.

#5B5A73 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #5B5A73. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #5B5A73 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 91, 90, 115 and HSL values of 242°, 12%, 40%.

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