#5B5B6C Hex Code
Color Name: Black Coral
What is hex #5B5B6C Color?
The color name of hex code #5B5B6C is Black Coral. The RGB values are (91, 91, 108) which means it is composed of
31% red, 31% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:16 M:16 Y:0 K:58. In the HSV/HSB scale, #5B5B6C has a hue of 240°, 16% saturation and a brightness value of 42%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #5B5B6C Color Codes
| Color Name | Black Coral |
| RGB Values | (91, 91, 108) |
| CMYK Values | (16%, 16%, 0%, 58%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (240°, 16%, 42%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #A4A493 [Grullo] |
| Closest Pantone® | 431 C |
| Closest RAL | 7031 [Blue grey] |
| Complementary Color | #6C6C5B [Granite Gray] |
| #5B5B6C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #616161 |
| Desaturated | #646464 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #5D5D5D |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #5C5C5C |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #9D9D9D |
Hex #5B5B6C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #5B5B6C is #6C6C5B which is called Granite Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #5B5B6C color is offered by #6C6C5B. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #5B5B6C are #645B6C and #5B646C, called Granite Gray and Black Coral, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #5B5B6C with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #5B5B6C are #6C645B (Granite Gray) and #646C5B (Axolotl). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#5B5B6C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6C5B5B (Wenge) and #5B6C5B (Axolotl) along with #5B5B6C, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #5B5B6C has #6C5B5B (Wenge), #6C6C5B (Granite Gray) and #5B6C6C (Cadet). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #5B5B6C contains #6C5B64 (Granite Gray), #6C6C5B (Granite Gray) and #5B6C64 (Granite Gray). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #5B5B6C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #5B5B6C rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 5B5B6C Color
Tints
7C7C89- 8C8C98
- 9D9DA7
- ADADB6
- BDBDC4
- CECED3
- DEDEE2
- EFEFF0
Tones
- 626270
- 666672
- 6A6A74
- 6E6E76
- 717178
- 75757A
- 79797C
- 7C7C7E
Shades
- 494956
- 40404C
- 373741
- 2E2E36
- 24242B
- 1B1B20
- 121216
- 09090B
#5B5B6C Color Patterns
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#5B5B6C Gingham Checks
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#5B5B6C Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#5B5B6C Polka Dots Pattern
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#5B5B6C Honeycomb Pattern
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#5B5B6C Leaves Pattern
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#5B5B6C Houndstooth Pattern
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#5B5B6C Trellis Pattern
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#5B5B6C Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
