#5F979C

Color Details

HEX
#5F979C
RGB
rgb(95, 151, 156)
HSL
hsl(185, 24%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(39%, 3%, 0%, 39%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.39:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #5f979c
Contrast 6.39:1 AA
White on #5f979c
Contrast 3.28:1 Fail
#5f979c on Black
Contrast 6.39:1 AA
#5f979c on White
Contrast 3.28:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#7facb0
#9fc1c4
#bfd5d7
#4c797d
#395b5e
#263c3e

Complement & Analogous

#9b645f
#5f789b
#5f9b82

Triadic

#9b5f96
#969b5f

Monochrome

#263c3e #395b5e #5f979c #9fc1c4 #bfd5d7 #dfeaeb

Analogous

#5f9b82 #8fb9a8 #5f979c #7f93af #5f789b #4c607c

Complementary Mix

#395b5e #5f979c #9fc1c4 #9b645f #be9a97 #65413e

Nearby Colors

#5f979b
#5f979d
#5f978c
#5f97ac

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About #5F979C

#5F979C converts to RGB(95, 151, 156) and HSL(185, 24%, 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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#5F979C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #5F979C?
RGB: 95, 151, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(95, 151, 156)
Is #5F979C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #5F979C?
Complement: #9b645f.
Does #5F979C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.28:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.39:1 (AA (normal text)).