Information about #5991C2 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #5991C2 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(89, 145, 194) — 34.9% red, 56.9% green, 76.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 41 / 19 / 0 / 24. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#5991C2 presents itself as a pleasantly vivid azure — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Subzero (#5B8DBD). Nearby in the Register you will also find Danube (#5B89C0) and Silver Lake Blue (#5D89BA).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(89, 145, 194)), which gives #5991C2 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 6.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.4:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#5991C2 color variations

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#5991C2 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 #5991C2

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

Subzero color link
Subzero

#5B8DBD

Danube color link
Danube

#5B89C0

Hemisphere color link
Hemisphere

#4E93BA

Faded Blue color link
Faded Blue

#658CBB

Shakespeare color link
Shakespeare

#609AB8

Blue Gray color link
Blue Gray

#6699CC

Blue Koi color link
Blue Koi

#659EC7

Silk Blue color link
Silk Blue

#488AC7

Monge Blue color link
Monge Blue

#4D8DB2

#5991C2 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5991C2
  • RGB89, 145, 194
  • CMYK41, 19, 0, 24
  • HSL208°, 46%, 55%
  • HSL Precise208°, 46.256%, 55.49%
  • HSV208°, 54%, 76%
  • HSB208°, 54%, 76%
  • HEX ID5991C2
  • DECIMAL ID5870018
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB34.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB56.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB76.1%
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