Color swatch image showing #5B92F0 with RGB(91,146,240) values
Color swatch image showing #5B92F0 with RGB(91,146,240) values

#5B92F0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #5B92F0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#5B92F0 Color Information

#5B92F0 RGB value is (91, 146, 240). The hex color red value is 91, green is 146, and blue is 240. Its HSL format shows a hue of 218°, saturation of 83 percent, and lightness of 65 percent. The CMYK process values are 62 percent, 39 percent, 0 percent, 6 percent.

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#5B92F0 Color Meaning

Color #5B92F0 signifies accessible clarity, democratic trust, and gentle optimism. Color #5B92F0 is a bright, slightly green-leaning blue that mirrors summer skies over wildflower fields—uplifting without intensity. Unlike royal blue, #5B92F0 avoids formality; unlike sky blue, #5B92F0 retains enough saturation to feel intentional. In civic and educational design, #5B92F0 hue signals openness and reliability, common in public school branding, voter engagement campaigns, and community health platforms. Psychological studies show #5B92F0 increases perceived transparency and approachability more effectively than cooler or darker blues. In digital interfaces, color #5B92F0 functions as a high-engagement primary or accent. #5B92F0 meets WCAG AA contrast standards against white for large text and against dark greys for body copy. #5B92F0’s widely used in edtech, nonprofit dashboards, and youth programs where trust must feel light but not naive. Print reproduction is consistent across coated stocks, though #5B92F0 requires bright white paper to preserve its luminance. Consumer testing reveals higher click-through rates when color #5B92F0 replaces navy in public service messaging. Symbolically, color #5B92F0 represents hope that includes. #5B92F0 appears in environmental education, library systems, and democratic design as a symbol of access as equity. Spiritually, #5B92F0 aligns with the throat chakra’s inclusive mode: communication that invites participation. Designers use color #5B92F0 when they want to signal optimism with structure. Its clarity is kind, not clinical.

Color Conversion

Convert #5B92F0 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
#5B92F0
RGB
rgb(91, 146, 240)
HSL
hsl(218°, 83%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(62%, 39%, 0%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(218°, 62%, 94%)
XYZ
30.3214 29.0732 86.4516
Yxy
29.0732 0.2079 0.1993
Hunter Lab
53.9196 1.3476 -8.7088
CIE-Lab
60.8462 10.4106 -52.7038

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red91 / 255 (36%)
36%
Green146 / 255 (57%)
57%
Blue240 / 255 (94%)
94%

CMYK Values

Cyan62 / 100 (62%)
62%
Magenta39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#5B92F0 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

#5B92F0 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 #5B92F0 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.

#FFFFFF
#5B92F0

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #5B92F0 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

#5B92F0

protanopia

#7373d9

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #5B92F0;

Text Color

color: #5B92F0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #5B92F0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #5B92F040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #5B92F0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5B92F0 0%, #104bb0 100%);

#5B92F0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #5B92F0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.