Hippie Blue

Q: How do I use #5B91A4 in CSS?

You can use #5B91A4 in CSS with: background-color: #5B91A4; or color: #5B91A4; or as an RGB value: rgb(91, 145, 164). For print design, use CMYK: 45%, 12%, 0%, 36%.

#5B91A4

Hippie Blue is a cool medium color with the hex code #5B91A4. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 91, 145, 164 in digital design or CMYK 45%, 12%, 0%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Hippie Blue color values

HEX: #5B91A4
RGB: 91, 145, 164
HSL: 196°, 29%, 50%
CMYK: 45, 12, 0, 36

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Hippie Blue sits at 196° on the color wheel with 29% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 29% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Hippie Blue is rendered as rgb(91, 145, 164), where the blue channel is highest at 164, though it sits close to the other channels. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Hippie Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 45C 12M 0Y 36K. With a moderate key (36%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Hippie Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #5B91A4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 91, 145, 164;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#5B91A4',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 45%
M: 12%
Y: 0%
K: 36%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(91, 145, 164)
rgba(91, 145, 164, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 196° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #5B91A4?

#5B91A4 is Hippie Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 91, 145, 164. It has a hue of 196°, 29% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #5B91A4?

The RGB color code for #5B91A4 is rgb(91, 145, 164). This means it contains 91 red, 145 green, and 164 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Hippie Blue a warm or cool color?

Hippie Blue (#5B91A4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #5B91A4 in CSS?

You can use #5B91A4 in CSS with: background-color: #5B91A4; or color: #5B91A4; or as an RGB value: rgb(91, 145, 164). For print design, use CMYK: 45%, 12%, 0%, 36%.