Information about #355257 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #355257 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(53, 82, 87) (20.8% red, 32.2% green, 34.1% blue), or CMYK 13 / 2 / 0 / 66 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#355257 presents itself as a calm, restrained cyan — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Explorer (#374E59). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Iron Head Flower (#344D56) and Oracle (#395555).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(53, 82, 87)), which gives #355257 its character. If you plan to put text on a #355257 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:66) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#355257 color variations

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#355257 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 #355257

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

Explorer color link
Explorer

#374E59

Oracle color link
Oracle

#395555

Espirit color link
Espirit

#354E51

Blue Dianne color link
Blue Dianne

#35514F

Ivanhoe color link
Ivanhoe

#3B4C57

Navigate color link
Navigate

#304E5E

Spectra color link
Spectra

#2F5A57

Wind Talker color link
Wind Talker

#3A4859

Lucifer color link
Lucifer

#2E5060

Jetsetter color link
Jetsetter

#40505A

#355257 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#355257
  • RGB53, 82, 87
  • CMYK13, 2, 0, 66
  • HSL189°, 24%, 27%
  • HSL Precise188.824°, 24.286%, 27.451%
  • HSV189°, 39%, 34%
  • HSB189°, 39%, 34%
  • HEX ID355257
  • DECIMAL ID3494487
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB20.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.1%
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