Information about #53516C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #53516C belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(83, 81, 108) (32.5% red, 31.8% green, 42.4% blue), or CMYK 10 / 11 / 0 / 58 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#53516C presents itself as a calm, restrained deep-sea blue — 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 Enigma (#515072). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Hammerhead (#515769) and Independence (#4C516D).

In RGB terms — rgb(83, 81, 108) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #53516C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#53516C color variations

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#53516C 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 #53516C

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

Enigma color link
Enigma

#515072

Hammerhead color link
Hammerhead

#515769

Independence color link
Independence

#4C516D

Haast Shale color link
Haast Shale

#515664

Safflower color link
Safflower

#5A4F74

East Bay color link
East Bay

#47526E

Dalek color link
Dalek

#475769

Maltese color link
Maltese

#585660

#53516C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#53516C
  • RGB83, 81, 108
  • CMYK10, 11, 0, 58
  • HSL244°, 14%, 37%
  • HSL Precise244.444°, 14.286%, 37.059%
  • HSV244°, 25%, 42%
  • HSB244°, 25%, 42%
  • HEX ID53516C
  • DECIMAL ID5460332
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB42.4%
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