#5799B6

A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Lightslategray.

About #5799B6

Visually, #5799B6 is defined as a moderate blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Lightslategray. In the RGB color space, it consists of 87 red, 153 green, and 182 blue.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. Its ink density profile breaks down to 52% cyan, 16% magenta, 0% yellow, and 29% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#5799B6
RGB87, 153, 182
HSL198.3°, 39.4%, 52.7%
CMYK52%, 16%, 0%, 29%
HSV198.3°, 52.2%, 71.4%
LAB60.1, -12.8, -21.6
XYZ23.8, 28.2, 48.4
Decimal5740982

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.16:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.64:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.02:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.64:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #5799B6; }
.text-color { color: #5799B6; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #5799B6; }

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