#5B959C

Color Details

HEX
#5B959C
RGB
rgb(91, 149, 156)
HSL
hsl(186, 26%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(42%, 4%, 0%, 39%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.22:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #5b959c
Contrast 6.22:1 AA
White on #5b959c
Contrast 3.37:1 Fail
#5b959c on Black
Contrast 6.22:1 AA
#5b959c on White
Contrast 3.37:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#7caab0
#9dbfc4
#bdd5d7
#49777d
#37595e
#243c3e

Complement & Analogous

#9a615b
#5b749a
#5b9a81

Triadic

#9a5b94
#949a5b

Monochrome

#243c3e #37595e #5b959c #9dbfc4 #bdd5d7 #deeaeb

Analogous

#5b9a81 #8cb8a7 #5b959c #7c90ae #5b749a #495d7b

Complementary Mix

#37595e #5b959c #9dbfc4 #9a615b #bd9894 #643f3b

Nearby Colors

#5b959b
#5b959d
#5b958c
#5b95ac

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About #5B959C

#5B959C converts to RGB(91, 149, 156) and HSL(186, 26%, 48%). 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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#5B959C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #5B959C?
RGB: 91, 149, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(91, 149, 156)
Is #5B959C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #5B959C?
Complement: #9a615b.
Does #5B959C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.37:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.22:1 (AA (normal text)).