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#5B686B · #6B5B69 · #FC0740 · #6B5B69 · #5B686B

pastel

A 5-color pastel palette · Complete color analysis and application guide

Scene Recommendations Scene Recommendations

Emotion EMOTION

GentleSoothingSweetWarmCool

Industry INDUSTRY

Kids & BabyBeautyLifestyle

UI Context UI CONTEXT

E-commerceSocial PostIllustration

Color Details Color Details

#5B686B

Slate Blue · DimGray · Charcoal

HEX
#5B686B
RGB
rgb(91, 104, 107)
HSL
hsl(191, 8%, 39%)
HSB
hsb(191, 15%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(15%, 3%, 0%, 58%)
Oklch
oklch(50.7% 0.017 213.2)

TraditionalSlate Blue」· PaintCharcoal」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#6B5B69

Rose Purple · DimGray · Charcoal

HEX
#6B5B69
RGB
rgb(107, 91, 105)
HSL
hsl(308, 8%, 39%)
HSB
hsb(308, 15%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 15%, 2%, 58%)
Oklch
oklch(49.2% 0.030 330.1)

TraditionalRose Purple」· PaintCharcoal」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#FC0740

Vermilion · Crimson · Passion Red

HEX
#FC0740
RGB
rgb(252, 7, 64)
HSL
hsl(346, 98%, 51%)
HSB
hsb(346, 97%, 99%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 97%, 75%, 1%)
Oklch
oklch(62.8% 0.251 20.9)

TraditionalVermilion」· PaintPassion Red」· Creative Blush Sunrise

#6B5B69

Rose Purple · DimGray · Charcoal

HEX
#6B5B69
RGB
rgb(107, 91, 105)
HSL
hsl(308, 8%, 39%)
HSB
hsb(308, 15%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 15%, 2%, 58%)
Oklch
oklch(49.2% 0.030 330.1)

TraditionalRose Purple」· PaintCharcoal」· Creative Midnight Shadow

#5B686B

Slate Blue · DimGray · Charcoal

HEX
#5B686B
RGB
rgb(91, 104, 107)
HSL
hsl(191, 8%, 39%)
HSB
hsb(191, 15%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(15%, 3%, 0%, 58%)
Oklch
oklch(50.7% 0.017 213.2)

TraditionalSlate Blue」· PaintCharcoal」· Creative Midnight Shadow

Color Harmonies Color Harmonies

Based on color wheel theory, calculated from primary color

Complementary

5B686B
6B5E5B

Analogous

5B6B66
5B686B
5B616B

Triadic

5B686B
6B5B68
686B5B

Split-Comp.

5B686B
6B5B61
6B665B

Tetradic

5B686B
665B6B
6B5E5B
616B5B

Contrast Matrix WCAG 2.1 Contrast

5B686B
6B5B69
FC0740
6B5B69
5B686B
1.1
Fail
1.4
Fail
1.1
Fail
1.1
Fail
1.6
Fail
1.1
Fail
1.4
Fail
1.6
Fail
1.6
Fail
1.4
Fail
1.1
Fail
1.6
Fail
1.1
Fail
1.1
Fail
1.4
Fail
1.1
Fail
White BG
5.8AA
6.3AA
4.0AA Large
6.3AA
5.8AA
Black BG
3.6AA Large
3.3AA Large
5.2AA
3.3AA Large
3.6AA Large

Color Blindness Simulation Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia

61616A
646466
929032
646466
61616A

Deuteranopia

605F6A
656665
A0B22F
656665
605F6A

Tritanopia

5C6A6A
6A6362
F02725
6A6362
5C6A6A

Achromatopsia

646464
616161
575757
616161
646464

Shades & Tints Shades & Tints

#5B686B

Dark
Light

#6B5B69

Dark
Light

#FC0740

Dark
Light

Code Snippets Code Snippets

CSS Custom Properties

:root {
  --color-1: #5b686b;
  --color-2: #6b5b69;
  --color-3: #fc0740;
  --color-4: #6b5b69;
  --color-5: #5b686b;
}

SCSS

$color-1: #5b686b;
$color-2: #6b5b69;
$color-3: #fc0740;
$color-4: #6b5b69;
$color-5: #5b686b;

TAILWIND

colors: {
  'brand-1': '#5b686b',
  'brand-2': '#6b5b69',
  'brand-3': '#fc0740',
  'brand-4': '#6b5b69',
  'brand-5': '#5b686b',
}

RGB Array

[91, 104, 107], [107, 91, 105], [252, 7, 64], [107, 91, 105], [91, 104, 107]

FAQ FAQ

What scenarios is this 5-color palette suitable for?

This pastel-style palette of #5B686B, #6B5B69, #FC0740, #6B5B69, #5B686B is ideal for: brand design, premium product pages, magazine layouts. Low-saturation colors convey a sophisticated, premium feel. It is a classic and elegant choice among 5-color palettes.

How to use this palette in CSS or frontend projects?

Copy the CSS variables directly: --color-1: #5b686b; --color-2: #6b5b69; --color-3: #fc0740; --color-4: #6b5b69; --color-5: #5b686b. LangColor editor supports one-click export to CSS, SCSS, Tailwind, JSON and more. Click the "Export" button to choose your format.

What UI/UX design tips apply to this palette?

Medium-brightness colors suit brand primary and accent colors. Use the darkest for text, lightest for backgrounds, and mid-tones for emphasis. Use the "Contrast Matrix" tool in LangColor editor to check WCAG accessibility levels for every color pair.

Which industries or brands suit this palette?

This pastel-style 5-color scheme is especially suited for tech, SaaS, healthcare, eco industries. Restrained colors convey professionalism and trust. Click "AI Analysis" in the editor for more detailed brand color suggestions.

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