Information about #456E6E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #456E6E is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(69, 110, 110) — 27.1% red, 43.1% green, 43.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 16 / 0 / 0 / 57. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A calm, restrained cyan, #456E6E holds a balanced mid-tone. 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 a hair away from Dark Green Copper (#4A766E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Tax Break (#496569) and Odyssey (#4F6D69).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(69, 110, 110)), which gives #456E6E its character. If you plan to put text on a #456E6E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.7:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#456E6E color variations

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#456E6E 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 #456E6E

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

Tax Break color link
Tax Break

#496569

Odyssey color link
Odyssey

#4F6D69

Streetwise color link
Streetwise

#4F6971

Bismark color link
Bismark

#486C7A

Stormcloud color link
Stormcloud

#4F666A

Smalt Blue color link
Smalt Blue

#496267

Faded Jade color link
Faded Jade

#427977

Vintage Teal color link
Vintage Teal

#3B7577

Slate color link
Slate

#516572

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#456E6E
  • RGB69, 110, 110
  • CMYK16, 0, 0, 57
  • HSL180°, 23%, 35%
  • HSL Precise180°, 22.905%, 35.098%
  • HSV180°, 37%, 43%
  • HSB180°, 37%, 43%
  • HEX ID456E6E
  • DECIMAL ID4550254
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB43.1%
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