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#5b979e

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HEX#5b979e
HEX8#5b979eff
RGBrgb(91, 151, 158)
CMYK[0.42,0.04,0,0.38]
Name#5b979e
HCL[209.15,20.12,58.81]
oklab[0.64,-0.06,-0.03]
Num6002590
HSI[185.45,0.32,0.52]
lab[58.81,-17.57,-9.8]
Lighten
#9ac0c5
Darken
#36595d
Saturate
#42abb7
Desaturate
#748385
Greyscale
#7c7c7c
Brighten
#8ecad1

Color harmonies of #5b979e

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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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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#759e5b

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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#73c0c8
#8ce8f3
#121d1e
#2a4649
#436e73

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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Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
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#9e8a5b

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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#f3f8f8
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#adcbcf
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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.
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#070b0b
#0d1617
#142022
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#213638
#274144
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#34565a
#3b6166
#416c71
#48777c
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Contrast Checker

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3.299 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!
6.365 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!

Color Palettes #5b979e

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Use #5b979e in CSS

#5b979e as Background Color in CSS
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#5b979e as Text Color in CSS
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#5b979e as Border Color in CSS
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