Information about #5A5D8E color

#5A5D8E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #5A5D8E is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(90, 93, 142) (35.3% red, 36.5% green, 55.7% blue), or CMYK 20 / 19 / 0 / 44 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#5A5D8E is a gently muted classic blue that carries an easy, daylight feel. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Waratah (#55698B). Slightly further away sit Kingfisher Blue (#596A8B) and Breakwater (#536893).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(90, 93, 142)), which gives #5A5D8E its character. On this background, white text reaches a 6.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 3.4:1. #5A5D8E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#5A5D8E color variations

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#5A5D8E 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 #5A5D8E

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

Waratah color link
Waratah

#55698B

Breakwater color link
Breakwater

#536893

Rustic Blue color link
Rustic Blue

#525D80

Kashmir Blue color link
Kashmir Blue

#576D8E

Quantum Leap color link
Quantum Leap

#4F698B

Kimberly color link
Kimberly

#695D87

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Twilight color link
Twilight

#4E518B

Waikawa Grey color link
Waikawa Grey

#5B6E91

Governor Bay color link
Governor Bay

#51559B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5A5D8E
  • RGB90, 93, 142
  • CMYK20, 19, 0, 44
  • CSSrgb(90, 93, 142)
  • HSL237°, 22%, 45%
  • HSL Precise236.538°, 22.414%, 45.49%
  • HSV237°, 37%, 56%
  • HSB237°, 37%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.353
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.365
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • GLSLvec3(0.353, 0.365, 0.557)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.353, 0.365, 0.557, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.353, 0.365, 0.557)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB35.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.7%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID5A5D8E
  • DECIMAL ID5922190
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01