Information about #33595B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #33595B is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(51, 89, 91) (20% red, 34.9% green, 35.7% blue), or CMYK 16 / 1 / 0 / 64 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #33595B reads as a softly balanced water-like cyan and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Spectra (#2F5A57). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Oracle (#395555) and Marathon (#305563).

In RGB terms — rgb(51, 89, 91) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #33595B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:64), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#33595B color variations

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#33595B color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #33595B

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Spectra color link
Spectra

#2F5A57

Oracle color link
Oracle

#395555

Marathon color link
Marathon

#305563

Homegrown color link
Homegrown

#366154

Lucifer color link
Lucifer

#2E5060

Navigate color link
Navigate

#304E5E

Explorer color link
Explorer

#374E59

Timekeeper color link
Timekeeper

#41595A

Dark Opal color link
Dark Opal

#275953

Blue Dianne color link
Blue Dianne

#35514F

#33595B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#33595B
  • RGB51, 89, 91
  • CMYK16, 1, 0, 64
  • HSL183°, 28%, 28%
  • HSL Precise183°, 28.169%, 27.843%
  • HSV183°, 44%, 36%
  • HSB183°, 44%, 36%
  • HEX ID33595B
  • DECIMAL ID3365211
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB20%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB34.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB35.7%
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