#5749DB

A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Mediumslateblue.

About #5749DB

The hex code #5749DB represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Mediumslateblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(87, 73, 219).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 60% Cyan, 67% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 14% Black. With a hue angle of 245.8 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#5749DB
RGB87, 73, 219
HSL245.8°, 67.0%, 57.3%
CMYK60%, 67%, 0%, 14%
HSV245.8°, 66.7%, 85.9%
LAB41.1, 46.9, -72.8
XYZ19.1, 11.9, 68.3
Decimal5720539

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

6.21:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.38:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.94:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.87:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #5749DB; }
.text-color { color: #5749DB; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #5749DB; }

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Mediumslateblue
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