Information about #394F56 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #394F56 is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(57, 79, 86) (22.4% red, 31% green, 33.7% blue), or CMYK 11 / 3 / 0 / 66 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #394F56 reads as a calm, restrained water-like cyan and sits comfortably between light and dark. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Explorer (#374E59). Nearby in the Register you will also find Ivanhoe (#3B4C57) and Iron Head Flower (#344D56).

In RGB terms — rgb(57, 79, 86) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #394F56 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:66), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #394F56 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#394F56 color variations

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#394F56 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 #394F56

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

Ivanhoe color link
Ivanhoe

#3B4C57

Oracle color link
Oracle

#395555

Espirit color link
Espirit

#354E51

Atomic color link
Atomic

#3D4B52

Wind Talker color link
Wind Talker

#3A4859

Jetsetter color link
Jetsetter

#40505A

Ox Gray color link
Ox Gray

#414E54

Blue Dianne color link
Blue Dianne

#35514F

Limed Spruce color link
Limed Spruce

#394851

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#394F56
  • RGB57, 79, 86
  • CMYK11, 3, 0, 66
  • HSL194°, 20%, 28%
  • HSL Precise194.483°, 20.28%, 28.039%
  • HSV194°, 34%, 34%
  • HSB194°, 34%, 34%
  • HEX ID394F56
  • DECIMAL ID3755862
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB33.7%
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