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#5b596e

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HEX#5b596e
HEX8#5b596eff
RGBrgb(91, 89, 110)
CMYK[0.17,0.19,0,0.57]
Name#5b596e
HCL[295.6,12.93,38.72]
oklab[0.47,0.01,-0.03]
Num5986670
HSI[244.95,0.08,0.38]
lab[38.72,5.59,-11.66]
Lighten
#8e8ba2
Darken
#2c2b36
Saturate
#4b4582
Desaturate
#636363
Greyscale
#636363
Brighten
#8e8ca1

Color harmonies of #5b596e

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
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#6e5b59
#596e5b

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
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#6e5961
#6c6e59
#596e65

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
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#7e7b98
#a19ec3
#c4c0ed
#151419
#383743

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
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#595f6e
#595b6e
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#5f596e
#63596e

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#5b596e
#6e5968
#5f6e59

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
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#f3f3f5
#e8e7ea
#dcdbe0
#d0d0d6
#c4c4cb
#b9b8c1
#adacb7
#a1a0ac
#9694a2
#8a8897
#7e7d8d
#727183
#676578
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Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#070608
#0d0d10
#141318
#1a191f
#212027
#27262f
#2e2d37
#34333f
#3b3947
#41404f
#484656
#4e4c5e
#555366
#5b596e

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #5b596e colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

6.777 Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
3.099 Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #5b596e

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Use #5b596e in CSS

#5b596e as Background Color in CSS
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#5b596e as Text Color in CSS
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#5b596e as Border Color in CSS
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