Color swatch image showing #5D8AB2 with RGB(93,138,178) values

#5D8AB2 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #5D8AB2 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#5D8AB2 Color Information

#5D8AB2 RGB value is (93, 138, 178). The hex color red value is 93, green is 138, and blue is 178. Its HSL format shows a hue of 208°, saturation of 36 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 48 percent, 22 percent, 0 percent, 30 percent.

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#5D8AB2 Color Meaning

Color #5D8AB2 embodies calmness, intellectual clarity, and balanced energy. #5D8AB2 medium-blue color #5D8AB2 evokes serene lakes, sky reflections, and composed tranquility. Psychologically, #5D8AB2 promotes focus, clarity of thought, and reflective awareness, supporting calm decision-making. Culturally, color #5D8AB2 is used in professional branding, fashion, and interior aesthetics to symbolize reliability, sophistication, and serene elegance. Spiritually, #5D8AB2 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 #5D8AB2 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
#5D8AB2
RGB
rgb(93, 138, 178)
HSL
hsl(208°, 36%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(48%, 22%, 0%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(208°, 48%, 70%)
XYZ
21.6386 23.7185 45.5571
Yxy
23.7185 0.2380 0.2609
Hunter Lab
48.7016 -0.4098 -2.8325
CIE-Lab
55.8048 -4.1989 -25.7861

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red93 / 255 (36%)
36%
Green138 / 255 (54%)
54%
Blue178 / 255 (70%)
70%

CMYK Values

Cyan48 / 100 (48%)
48%
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)
30%

Color Variations

#5D8AB2 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

#5D8AB2 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 #5D8AB2 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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#5D8AB2

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #5D8AB2 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

#5D8AB2

protanopia

#7071a8

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #5D8AB2;

Text Color

color: #5D8AB2;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #5D8AB2;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #5D8AB240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #5D8AB2;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5D8AB2 0%, #33516c 100%);

#5D8AB2 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #5D8AB2 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.