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#5D93B7 — Steel Blue
#5D93B7 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 204° 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 #5D93B7
- f4f8fa
- d4e2ec
- b4cddd
- 93b7cf
- 73a1c0
- 538cb2
- 427393
- 345973
- 254052
- 162732
- 080e12
Color schemes using #5D93B7
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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#5D93B7 FAQ
What color is #5D93B7?
#5D93B7 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 204 degrees, 38% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5D93B7?
#5D93B7 is rgb(93, 147, 183) in RGB, hsl(204, 38%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(49%, 20%, 0%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5D93B7?
White text on this background reaches 3.32:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.32:1.
What colors go well with #5D93B7?
Its direct complement is #B6815D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B65D66 and #B6AD5D gives you contrast without the vibration.