#5B5E85 Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Electric Blue
What is hex #5B5E85 Color?
The color name of hex code #5B5E85 is Dark Electric Blue. The RGB values are (91, 94, 133) which means it is composed of
29% red, 30% green and 42% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:32 M:29 Y:0 K:48. In the HSV/HSB scale, #5B5E85 has a hue of 236°, 32% saturation and a brightness value of 52%.
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 #5B5E85 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Electric Blue |
| RGB Values | (91, 94, 133) |
| CMYK Values | (32%, 29%, 0%, 48%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (236°, 32%, 52%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666699 |
| Inverse Color | #A4A17A [Grullo] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7673 C |
| Closest RAL | 5023 [Distant blue] |
| Complementary Color | #85825B [Shadow] |
| #5B5E85 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #6A6A6A |
| Desaturated | #707070 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #616161 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #606060 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A0A0A0 |
Hex #5B5E85 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #5B5E85 is #85825B which is called Shadow. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #5B5E85 color is offered by #85825B. 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 #5B5E85 are #6D5B85 and #5B7385, called Dark Lavender and Dark Electric Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #5B5E85 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 #5B5E85 are #856D5B (Pastel Brown) and #73855B (Camouflage Green). 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
#5B5E85 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #855B5E (Deep Taupe) and #5E855B (Axolotl) along with #5B5E85, 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 #5B5E85 has #855B5E (Deep Taupe), #85825B (Shadow) and #5B8582 (Wintergreen Dream). 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 #5B5E85 contains #855B73 (Blackberry), #85825B (Shadow) and #5B856D (Wintergreen Dream). 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 #5B5E85 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #5B5E85 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 5B5E85 Color
Tints
7C7E9D- 8C8EAA
- 9D9EB6
- ADAFC2
- BDBFCE
- CECFDA
- DEDFE7
- EFEFF3
Tones
- 626584
- 666884
- 6A6C83
- 6E6F83
- 717282
- 757682
- 797981
- 7C7D81
Shades
- 494B6A
- 40425D
- 373850
- 2E2F43
- 242635
- 1B1C28
- 12131B
- 09090D
#5B5E85 Color Patterns
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#5B5E85 Gingham Checks
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#5B5E85 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#5B5E85 Polka Dots Pattern
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#5B5E85 Honeycomb Pattern
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#5B5E85 Leaves Pattern
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#5B5E85 Houndstooth Pattern
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#5B5E85 Trellis Pattern
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#5B5E85 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.
