Color swatch image showing #5D8ABB with RGB(93,138,187) values
Color swatch image showing #5D8ABB with RGB(93,138,187) values

#5D8ABB Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #5D8ABB including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#5D8ABB Color Information

#5D8ABB RGB value is (93, 138, 187). The hex color red value is 93, green is 138, and blue is 187. Its HSL format shows a hue of 211°, saturation of 41 percent, and lightness of 55 percent. The CMYK process values are 50 percent, 26 percent, 0 percent, 27 percent.

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#5D8ABB Color Meaning

Color #5D8ABB embodies calmness, intellectual clarity, and balanced energy. #5D8ABB medium-blue color #5D8ABB evokes serene lakes, sky reflections, and composed tranquility. Psychologically, #5D8ABB promotes focus, clarity of thought, and reflective awareness, supporting calm decision-making. Culturally, color #5D8ABB is used in professional branding, fashion, and interior aesthetics to symbolize reliability, sophistication, and serene elegance. Spiritually, #5D8ABB channels introspection, calm energy, and harmonious balance, fostering mindful awareness and steady engagement. Its cool, moderate hue conveys composure and refined serenity.

Color Conversion

Convert #5D8ABB 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
#5D8ABB
RGB
rgb(93, 138, 187)
HSL
hsl(211°, 41%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(50%, 26%, 0%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(211°, 50%, 73%)
XYZ
22.5723 24.0920 50.4742
Yxy
24.0920 0.2324 0.2480
Hunter Lab
49.0836 -0.1490 -3.5073
CIE-Lab
56.1798 -1.4852 -30.3387

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red93 / 255 (36%)
36%
Green138 / 255 (54%)
54%
Blue187 / 255 (73%)
73%

CMYK Values

Cyan50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#5D8ABB 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

#5D8ABB 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 #5D8ABB 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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#5D8ABB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #5D8ABB 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

#5D8ABB

protanopia

#7071af

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #5D8ABB;

Text Color

color: #5D8ABB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #5D8ABB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #5D8ABB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #5D8ABB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5D8ABB 0%, #315174 100%);

#5D8ABB Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #5D8ABB color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.