#5b979f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #5b979f is composed of 35.7% red, 59.2% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 42.8% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 187.1 degrees, a saturation of 27.2% and a lightness of 49%. #5b979f color hex could be obtained by blending #b6ffff with #002f3f. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 36
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 43
    • M 5
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#5b979f color description : Mostly desaturated dark cyan.

#5b979f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #5b979f has RGB values of R:91, G:151, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.43, M:0.05, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 6002591.

Hex triplet 5b979f #5b979f
RGB Decimal 91, 151, 159 rgb(91,151,159)
RGB Percent 35.7, 59.2, 62.4 rgb(35.7%,59.2%,62.4%)
CMYK 43, 5, 0, 38
HSL 187.1°, 27.2, 49 hsl(187.1,27.2%,49%)
HSV (or HSB) 187.1°, 42.8, 62.4
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 58.844, -17.304, -10.327
XYZ 21.637, 26.859, 36.843
xyY 0.254, 0.315, 26.859
CIE-LCH 58.844, 20.151, 210.827
CIE-LUV 58.844, -27.602, -12.656
Hunter-Lab 51.826, -16.172, -5.871
Binary 01011011, 10010111, 10011111

Color Schemes with #5b979f

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Alternatives to #5b979f

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#5b979f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #5b979f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#5b979f;}
.background {background-color:#5b979f;}
.border {border:1px solid #5b979f;}

Shades and Tints of #5b979f

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, #050909 is the darkest color, while #fcfdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #5b979f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #788182 is the less saturated color, while #04d9f6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #5b979f 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
  • #92929e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9690a8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #649ba7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7e949e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8092a4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #619aa4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population