#5B91E1 Hex Code
Color Name: United Nations Blue
What is hex #5B91E1 Color?
The color name of hex code #5B91E1 is United Nations Blue. The RGB values are (91, 145, 225) which means it is composed of
20% red, 31% green and 49% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:60 M:36 Y:0 K:12. In the HSV/HSB scale, #5B91E1 has a hue of 216°, 60% saturation and a brightness value of 88%.
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 #5B91E1 Color Codes
| Color Name | United Nations Blue |
| RGB Values | (91, 145, 225) |
| CMYK Values | (60%, 36%, 0%, 12%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (216°, 60%, 88%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #6699CC |
| Inverse Color | #A46E1E [Bistre Brown] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2718 C |
| Closest RAL | 5024 [Pastel blue] |
| Complementary Color | #E1AB5B [Earth Yellow] |
| #5B91E1 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9A9A9A |
| Desaturated | #9E9E9E |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #8A8A8A |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #8B8B8B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BDBDBD |
Hex #5B91E1 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #5B91E1 is #E1AB5B which is called Earth Yellow. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #5B91E1 color is offered by #E1AB5B. 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 #5B91E1 are #685BE1 and #5BD4E1, called Majorelle Blue and Sea Serpent, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #5B91E1 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 #5B91E1 are #E1685B (Terra Cotta) and #D4E15B (Chinese 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
#5B91E1 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #E15B91 (Raspberry Pink) and #91E15B (Kiwi) along with #5B91E1, 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 #5B91E1 has #E15B91 (Raspberry Pink), #E1AB5B (Earth Yellow) and #5BE1AB (Medium Aquamarine). 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 #5B91E1 contains #E15BD4 (Orchid), #E1AB5B (Earth Yellow) and #5BE168 (Emerald). 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 #5B91E1 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #5B91E1 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 5B91E1 Color
Tints
7CA7E7- 8CB2EA
- 9DBDED
- ADC8F0
- BDD3F3
- CEDEF6
- DEE9F9
- EFF4FC
Tones
- 628ECE
- 668CC4
- 6A8ABA
- 6E89B1
- 7187A7
- 75859D
- 798393
- 7C828A
Shades
- 4974B4
- 40669E
- 375787
- 2E4971
- 243A5A
- 1B2C44
- 121D2D
- 090F17
#5B91E1 Color Patterns
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#5B91E1 Gingham Checks
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#5B91E1 Honeycomb Pattern
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#5B91E1 Houndstooth Pattern
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#5B91E1 Trellis Pattern
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#5B91E1 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.