Information about #596391 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #596391 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(89, 99, 145) (34.9% red, 38.8% green, 56.9% blue), or CMYK 22 / 18 / 0 / 43 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #596391 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 Breakwater (#536893). Nearby in the Register you will also find Kingfisher Blue (#596A8B) and Waratah (#55698B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(89, 99, 145)), which gives #596391 its character. If you plan to put text on a #596391 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.6:1. #596391 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#596391 color variations

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#596391 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 #596391

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

Breakwater color link
Breakwater

#536893

Waratah color link
Waratah

#55698B

Kashmir Blue color link
Kashmir Blue

#576D8E

Waikawa Grey color link
Waikawa Grey

#5B6E91

Quantum Leap color link
Quantum Leap

#4F698B

Wedgewood color link
Wedgewood

#4C6B88

San Marino color link
San Marino

#4E6C9D

Dusky Blue color link
Dusky Blue

#475F94

Panorama color link
Panorama

#597499

Deloras color link
Deloras

#606AA1

#596391 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#596391
  • RGB89, 99, 145
  • CMYK22, 18, 0, 43
  • HSL229°, 24%, 46%
  • HSL Precise229.286°, 23.932%, 45.882%
  • HSV229°, 39%, 57%
  • HSB229°, 39%, 57%
  • HEX ID596391
  • DECIMAL ID5858193
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB34.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB38.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB56.9%
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