Information about #596B98 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #596B98 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(89, 107, 152) — 34.9% red, 42% green, 59.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 25 / 18 / 0 / 40. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#596B98 is a moderately toned sky-leaning azure that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Waikawa Grey (#5B6E91). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Breakwater (#536893) and Panorama (#597499).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(89, 107, 152)), which gives #596B98 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #596B98: 5.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.0:1 for black. #596B98 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#596B98 color variations

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#596B98 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 #596B98

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

Waikawa Grey color link
Waikawa Grey

#5B6E91

Breakwater color link
Breakwater

#536893

Panorama color link
Panorama

#597499

Kashmir Blue color link
Kashmir Blue

#576D8E

Deloras color link
Deloras

#606AA1

San Marino color link
San Marino

#4E6C9D

Waratah color link
Waratah

#55698B

Quantum Leap color link
Quantum Leap

#4F698B

Elevate color link
Elevate

#60768B

Stormy Blue color link
Stormy Blue

#507B9C

#596B98 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#596B98
  • RGB89, 107, 152
  • CMYK25, 18, 0, 40
  • HSL223°, 26%, 47%
  • HSL Precise222.857°, 26.141%, 47.255%
  • HSV223°, 41%, 60%
  • HSB223°, 41%, 60%
  • HEX ID596B98
  • DECIMAL ID5860248
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB34.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB59.6%
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