#5B51AB

Color Details

HEX
#5B51AB
RGB
rgb(91, 81, 171)
HSL
hsl(247, 36%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(47%, 53%, 0%, 33%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.54:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #5b51ab
Contrast 3.21:1 Fail
White on #5b51ab
Contrast 6.54:1 AA
#5b51ab on Black
Contrast 3.21:1 Fail
#5b51ab on White
Contrast 6.54:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#7c74bc
#9d97cd
#bdb9dd
#494189
#373167
#242044

Complement & Analogous

#9faa50
#8750aa
#5072aa

Triadic

#aa5a50
#50aa5a

Monochrome

#242044 #373167 #5b51ab #9d97cd #bdb9dd #dedcee

Analogous

#5072aa #859cc4 #5b51ab #9f73bb #8750aa #6c4088

Complementary Mix

#373167 #5b51ab #9d97cd #9faa50 #c1c88d #676f34

Nearby Colors

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#5b51ac
#5b519b
#5b51bb

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About #5B51AB

#5B51AB converts to RGB(91, 81, 171) and HSL(247, 36%, 49%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#5B51AB FAQs

What is the RGB value of #5B51AB?
RGB: 91, 81, 171. Copy as CSS: rgb(91, 81, 171)
Is #5B51AB a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #5B51AB?
Complement: #9faa50.
Does #5B51AB have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.54:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.21:1 (AA (large text)).