Information about #536179 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #536179 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(83, 97, 121) (32.5% red, 38% green, 47.5% blue), or CMYK 15 / 9 / 0 / 53 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#536179 presents itself as a calm, restrained steel-blue azure — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Lifesaver (#535E7F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dark Electric Blue (#536878) and Rustic Blue (#525D80).

The recipe behind #536179 is rgb(83, 97, 121), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #536179 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.4:1. #536179 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#536179 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#536179 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 #536179

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

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Rustic Blue color link
Rustic Blue

#525D80

Slate color link
Slate

#516572

Cadet color link
Cadet

#536872

Black Coral color link
Black Coral

#54626F

Streetwise color link
Streetwise

#4F6971

Marble Blue color link
Marble Blue

#566D7E

Hendrix color link
Hendrix

#4C567C

Slate Grey color link
Slate Grey

#59656D

Chambray color link
Chambray

#475877

#536179 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#536179
  • RGB83, 97, 121
  • CMYK15, 9, 0, 53
  • HSL218°, 19%, 40%
  • HSL Precise217.895°, 18.627%, 40%
  • HSV218°, 31%, 47%
  • HSB218°, 31%, 47%
  • HEX ID536179
  • DECIMAL ID5464441
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB38%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB47.5%
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