Information about #5959C0 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #5959C0 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(89, 89, 192) — 34.9% red, 34.9% green, 75.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 40 / 40 / 0 / 25. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#5959C0 is a confidently colored deep-sea blue that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Pastel Navy Blue (#5E5CB2). Nearby in the Register you will also find Iris (#5A4FCF) and Slate Blue (#6A5ACD).

In RGB terms — rgb(89, 89, 192) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #5959C0 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.6:1. #5959C0 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#5959C0 color variations

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#5959C0 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 #5959C0

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

Iris color link
Iris

#5A4FCF

Slate Blue color link
Slate Blue

#6A5ACD

Gypsy Queen color link
Gypsy Queen

#4E56AC

Savoy Blue color link
Savoy Blue

#4B61D1

Plump Purple color link
Plump Purple

#5946B2

Light Indigo color link
Light Indigo

#6D5ACF

Anchor color link
Anchor

#526DB2

Liberty color link
Liberty

#545AA7

Bluey Purple color link
Bluey Purple

#6241C7

#5959C0 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5959C0
  • RGB89, 89, 192
  • CMYK40, 40, 0, 25
  • HSL240°, 45%, 55%
  • HSL Precise240°, 44.978%, 55.098%
  • HSV240°, 54%, 75%
  • HSB240°, 54%, 75%
  • HEX ID5959C0
  • DECIMAL ID5855680
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB34.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB34.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB75.3%
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