Color swatch image showing #5D8AAB with RGB(93,138,171) values

#5D8AAB Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #5D8AAB including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#5D8AAB Color Information

#5D8AAB RGB value is (93, 138, 171). The hex color red value is 93, green is 138, and blue is 171. Its HSL format shows a hue of 205°, saturation of 32 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 46 percent, 19 percent, 0 percent, 33 percent.

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#5D8AAB Color Meaning

Color #5D8AAB conveys calm intelligence, steady focus, and restrained confidence. #5D8AAB muted blue carries a quiet authority, similar to a clear sky seen through morning haze. As a visual tone, #5D8AAB balances softness with structure, making #5D8AAB feel thoughtful rather than passive. In color psychology, color #5D8AAB supports concentration and emotional regulation. #5D8AAB lowers mental noise while keeping the mind alert. Because of #5D8AAB balance, #5D8AAB works well in academic, analytical, and planning focused environments where clarity matters more than stimulation. Across culture and symbolism, color #5D8AAB connects to naval tradition, technical precision, and institutional trust. On a spiritual level, #5D8AAB reflects emotional discipline and reflective awareness, encouraging measured responses instead of reactive behavior.

Color Conversion

Convert #5D8AAB 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
#5D8AAB
RGB
rgb(93, 138, 171)
HSL
hsl(205°, 32%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(46%, 19%, 0%, 33%)
HSV
hsv(205°, 46%, 67%)
XYZ
20.9534 23.4444 41.9489
Yxy
23.4444 0.2427 0.2715
Hunter Lab
48.4194 -0.5986 -2.3437
CIE-Lab
55.5272 -6.2593 -22.2066

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red93 / 255 (36%)
36%
Green138 / 255 (54%)
54%
Blue171 / 255 (67%)
67%

CMYK Values

Cyan46 / 100 (46%)
46%
Magenta19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)33 / 100 (33%)
33%

Color Variations

#5D8AAB 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

#5D8AAB 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 #5D8AAB 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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#5D8AAB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #5D8AAB 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

#5D8AAB

protanopia

#7071a3

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #5D8AAB;

Text Color

color: #5D8AAB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #5D8AAB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #5D8AAB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #5D8AAB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5D8AAB 0%, #355267 100%);

#5D8AAB Color FAQs

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