#5b979d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #5b979d is composed of 35.7% red, 59.2% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 42% cyan, 3.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 185.5 degrees, a saturation of 26.6% and a lightness of 48.6%. #5b979d color hex could be obtained by blending #b6ffff with #002f3b. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 36
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 42
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#5b979d color description : Mostly desaturated dark cyan.

#5b979d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #5b979d has RGB values of R:91, G:151, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.42, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 6002589.

Hex triplet 5b979d #5b979d
RGB Decimal 91, 151, 157 rgb(91,151,157)
RGB Percent 35.7, 59.2, 61.6 rgb(35.7%,59.2%,61.6%)
CMYK 42, 4, 0, 38
HSL 185.5°, 26.6, 48.6 hsl(185.5,26.6%,48.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 185.5°, 42, 61.6
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 58.78, -17.84, -9.284
XYZ 21.465, 26.79, 35.936
xyY 0.255, 0.318, 26.79
CIE-LCH 58.78, 20.111, 207.493
CIE-LUV 58.78, -27.649, -10.983
Hunter-Lab 51.76, -16.553, -4.933
Binary 01011011, 10010111, 10011101

Color Schemes with #5b979d

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Alternatives to #5b979d

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#5b979d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #5b979d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#5b979d;}
.background {background-color:#5b979d;}
.border {border:1px solid #5b979d;}

Shades and Tints of #5b979d

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #050808 is the darkest color, while #fbfcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #5b979d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #788080 is the less saturated color, while #05ddf3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #5b979d is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #868686 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7d898b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #92929c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #978fa6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #659ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7e949c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8192a3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6199a3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population