Information about #56708A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #56708A belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(86, 112, 138) — 33.7% red, 43.9% green, 54.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 20 / 10 / 0 / 46. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #56708A reads as a calm, restrained azure and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. 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 almost identical to Kashmir Blue (#576D8E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Kingfisher Blue (#596A8B) and Waratah (#55698B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(86, 112, 138)), which gives #56708A its character. If you plan to put text on a #56708A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.1:1. #56708A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#56708A color variations

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#56708A 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 #56708A

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

Kashmir Blue color link
Kashmir Blue

#576D8E

Waratah color link
Waratah

#55698B

Waikawa Grey color link
Waikawa Grey

#5B6E91

Quantum Leap color link
Quantum Leap

#4F698B

Wedgewood color link
Wedgewood

#4C6B88

Elevate color link
Elevate

#60768B

Seachange color link
Seachange

#4E6E81

Marble Blue color link
Marble Blue

#566D7E

Breakwater color link
Breakwater

#536893

Panorama color link
Panorama

#597499

Blue Grey color link
Blue Grey

#607C8E

#56708A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#56708A
  • RGB86, 112, 138
  • CMYK20, 10, 0, 46
  • HSL210°, 23%, 44%
  • HSL Precise210°, 23.214%, 43.922%
  • HSV210°, 38%, 54%
  • HSB210°, 38%, 54%
  • HEX ID56708A
  • DECIMAL ID5664906
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB33.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB54.1%
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