#5F838A
A medium, muted cyan closely aligning with Slategray.
About #5F838A
Visually, #5F838A is defined as a muted cyan. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Slategray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 95, 131, and 138.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 31% Cyan, 5% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 46% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#5F838A
RGB95, 131, 138
HSL189.8°, 18.5%, 45.7%
CMYK31%, 5%, 0%, 46%
HSV189.8°, 31.2%, 54.1%
LAB52.4, -10.8, -7.9
XYZ17.4, 20.5, 27.1
Decimal6259594
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.12:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.10:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.94:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.34:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #5F838A;
}
.text-color {
color: #5F838A;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #5F838A;
}