Information about #596997 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #596997 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(89, 105, 151) — 34.9% red, 41.2% green, 59.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 24 / 18 / 0 / 41. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#596997 presents itself as a softly balanced deep-sea blue — one 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 practically indistinguishable from Breakwater (#536893). Nearby in the Register you will also find Waikawa Grey (#5B6E91) and Kashmir Blue (#576D8E).

The recipe behind #596997 is rgb(89, 105, 151), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #596997 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.9:1. #596997 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#596997 color variations

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

#596997 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#596997 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#596997 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#596997 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#596997 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
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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
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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
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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
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #596997

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

Waikawa Grey color link
Waikawa Grey

#5B6E91

Kashmir Blue color link
Kashmir Blue

#576D8E

Panorama color link
Panorama

#597499

Kingfisher Blue color link
Kingfisher Blue

#596A8B

Deloras color link
Deloras

#606AA1

Waratah color link
Waratah

#55698B

San Marino color link
San Marino

#4E6C9D

Dark Blue Gray color link
Dark Blue Gray

#666699

Quantum Leap color link
Quantum Leap

#4F698B

Elevate color link
Elevate

#60768B

Wedgewood color link
Wedgewood

#4C6B88

#596997 color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#596997
  • RGB89, 105, 151
  • CMYK24, 18, 0, 41
  • HSL225°, 26%, 47%
  • HSL Precise224.516°, 25.833%, 47.059%
  • HSV225°, 41%, 59%
  • HSB225°, 41%, 59%
  • HEX ID596997
  • DECIMAL ID5859735
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB34.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB41.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB59.2%
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