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#5D899D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #5D899D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#5D899D Color Information

#5D899D RGB value is (93, 137, 157). The hex color red value is 93, green is 137, and blue is 157. Its HSL format shows a hue of 199°, saturation of 26 percent, and lightness of49 percent. The CMYK process values are 41 percent, 13 percent, 0 percent, 38percent.

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rgb(93, 137, 157)
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#5D899D Color Meaning

Color #5D899D conveys calming clarity, restorative presence, and thoughtful balance. In color psychology, #5D899D encourages reflective awareness, emotional steadiness, and mental focus. Across cultures and history, color #5D899D has been used in coastal art, textiles, and design, symbolizing tranquility, renewal, and visual harmony. From a spiritual perspective, color #5D899D embodies mindful observation, deliberate engagement, and balanced energy. #5D899D supports introspective clarity and steady presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #5D899D across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#5D899D
RGB
rgb(93, 137, 157)
HSL
hsl(199°, 26%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(41%, 13%, 0%, 38%)
HSV
hsv(199°, 41%, 62%)
XYZ
19.5457 22.6528 35.2405
Yxy
22.6528 0.2524 0.2925
Hunter Lab
47.5950 -0.8784 -1.4836
CIE-Lab
54.7129 -9.6710 -15.3982

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red93 / 255 (36%)
36%
Green137 / 255 (54%)
54%
Blue157 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

Cyan41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Magenta13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)38 / 100 (38%)
38%

Color Variations

#5D899D harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#5D899D harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #5D899D for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.80:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #5D899D appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#5D899D

protanopia

#707098

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #5D899D;

Text Color

color: #5D899D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #5D899D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #5D899D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #5D899D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5D899D 0%, #37515d 100%);

#5D899D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #5D899D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.