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#5B87D2 — Steel Blue
#5B87D2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 218° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #5B87D2
- f3f6fc
- cedbf2
- a9c0e8
- 84a5dd
- 608ad3
- 3b6fc9
- 2e5aa7
- 244683
- 1a335e
- 101f39
- 050b14
Color schemes using #5B87D2
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#5B87D2 FAQ
What color is #5B87D2?
#5B87D2 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 57% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5B87D2?
#5B87D2 is rgb(91, 135, 210) in RGB, hsl(218, 57%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(57%, 36%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5B87D2?
White text on this background reaches 3.6:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.84:1.
What colors go well with #5B87D2?
Its direct complement is #D2A65B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D26B5B and #C2D25B gives you contrast without the vibration.