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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5C9EBC — Verdigris
#5C9EBC is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 199° 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.
#5c9ebc
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Tints and shades of #5C9EBC
- f4f9fb
- d3e5ed
- b2d1df
- 90bdd2
- 6fa9c4
- 4e95b7
- 3e7b97
- 306076
- 234555
- 152a33
- 070f12
Color schemes using #5C9EBC
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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#5C9EBC FAQ
What color is #5C9EBC?
#5C9EBC is a shade of verdigris in the blue family. It has a hue of 199 degrees, 42% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5C9EBC?
#5C9EBC is rgb(92, 158, 188) in RGB, hsl(199, 42%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(51%, 16%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5C9EBC?
White text on this background reaches 2.97:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.07:1.
What colors go well with #5C9EBC?
Its direct complement is #BC7B5C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BC5C6E and #BCAB5C gives you contrast without the vibration.