#5F6D8A

A medium, muted blue closely aligning with Slategray.

About #5F6D8A

The precise color #5F6D8A is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Slategray. Its digital footprint relies on 95 parts red, 109 parts green, and 138 parts blue light.

While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 31% C, 21% M, 0% Y, and 46% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#5F6D8A
RGB95, 109, 138
HSL220.5°, 18.5%, 45.7%
CMYK31%, 21%, 0%, 46%
HSV220.5°, 31.2%, 54.1%
LAB45.9, 2.0, -17.7
XYZ14.8, 15.2, 26.2
Decimal6253962

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

5.20:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.04:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.97:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.44:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #5F6D8A; }
.text-color { color: #5F6D8A; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #5F6D8A; }

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