Information about #565A74 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #565A74 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(86, 90, 116) (33.7% red, 35.3% green, 45.5% blue), or CMYK 12 / 10 / 0 / 55 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #565A74 reads as a calm, restrained blue and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Black Coral (#54626F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Quadrant Grey (#595E6B) and Enigma (#515072).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(86, 90, 116)), which gives #565A74 its character. If you plan to put text on a #565A74 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.1:1. #565A74 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#565A74 color variations

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#565A74 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 #565A74

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

Black Coral color link
Black Coral

#54626F

Enigma color link
Enigma

#515072

Safflower color link
Safflower

#5A4F74

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Slate color link
Slate

#516572

Hammerhead color link
Hammerhead

#515769

Rustic Blue color link
Rustic Blue

#525D80

Slate Grey color link
Slate Grey

#59656D

Hendrix color link
Hendrix

#4C567C

Smoky color link
Smoky

#605D6B

Covert color link
Covert

#645977

#565A74 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#565A74
  • RGB86, 90, 116
  • CMYK12, 10, 0, 55
  • HSL232°, 15%, 40%
  • HSL Precise232°, 14.851%, 39.608%
  • HSV232°, 26%, 45%
  • HSB232°, 26%, 45%
  • HEX ID565A74
  • DECIMAL ID5659252
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB33.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB45.5%
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