#5b979b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #5b979b is composed of 35.7% red, 59.2% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 41.3% cyan, 2.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 183.8 degrees, a saturation of 26% and a lightness of 48.2%. #5b979b color hex could be obtained by blending #b6ffff with #002f37. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 36
    • G 59
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 41
    • M 3
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#5b979b color description : Mostly desaturated dark cyan.

#5b979b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #5b979b has RGB values of R:91, G:151, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.41, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 6002587.

Hex triplet 5b979b #5b979b
RGB Decimal 91, 151, 155 rgb(91,151,155)
RGB Percent 35.7, 59.2, 60.8 rgb(35.7%,59.2%,60.8%)
CMYK 41, 3, 0, 39
HSL 183.8°, 26, 48.2 hsl(183.8,26%,48.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 183.8°, 41.3, 60.8
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 58.717, -18.371, -8.24
XYZ 21.296, 26.723, 35.044
xyY 0.256, 0.322, 26.723
CIE-LCH 58.717, 20.134, 204.157
CIE-LUV 58.717, -27.697, -9.316
Hunter-Lab 51.694, -16.93, -4.008
Binary 01011011, 10010111, 10011011

Color Schemes with #5b979b

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Alternatives to #5b979b

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#5b979b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #5b979b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#5b979b;}
.background {background-color:#5b979b;}
.border {border:1px solid #5b979b;}

Shades and Tints of #5b979b

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, #040707 is the darkest color, while #f9fcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #5b979b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #777e7f is the less saturated color, while #06e2f0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #5b979b 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
  • #7d898a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #93929a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #988fa4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #659ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7e949a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8192a1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6199a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population