#5B5B71 Color Information

Hex color code: #5B5B71

#5B5B71 is a balanced blue color. In RGB it is (91, 91, 113), and in HSL it is (240°, 11%, 40%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:

Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#5B5B71

RGB

91, 91, 113

HSL

240°, 11%, 40%

CMYK

19%, 19%, 0%, 56%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #5B5B71;
background-color: #5B5B71;
border-color: #5B5B71;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #5B5B71;
border: 2px solid #5B5B71;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#5B5B71]
text-[#5B5B71]
border-[#5B5B71]
shadow-[0_0_10px_5B5B71]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #5B5B71, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #5B5B71; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #5B5B71; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #5B5B71; background-color: #5B5B7115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #5B5B7120; border-left: 4px solid #5B5B71; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #5B5B71; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #5B5B71 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

91, 91, 113

Red: 91 / Green: 91 / Blue: 113

HSL

240°, 11%, 40%

Hue: 240° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

19%, 19%, 0%, 56%

Cyan: 19% / Magenta: 19% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 56%

What color is #5B5B71?

#5B5B71 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

71715B

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #5B5B71 to RGB:

rgb(91, 91, 113)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #5B5B71 to HSL:

hsl(240, 11%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #5B5B71 to CMYK:

cmyk(19%, 19%, 0%, 56%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted blue tone, #5B5B71 has RGB (91, 91, 113) and HSL (240°, 11%, 40%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #5B5B71 is #71715B, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #5B6671.

Use #5B5B71 in CSS: color: #5B5B71 or background-color: #5B5B71. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #5B5B71

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.18:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #5B5B71?

#5B5B71 is a muted blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #5B5B71?

#5B5B71 in RGB is (91, 91, 113) - 91 red, 91 green, and 113 blue.

How to use #5B5B71 in CSS?

Use #5B5B71 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #5B5B71?

#71715B (complementary), #5B6671 (analogous), and #393947 (lighter shade) work well with #5B5B71.