Information about #5C9EB2 color

#5C9EB2 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #5C9EB2 is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(92, 158, 178) (36.1% red, 62% green, 69.8% blue), or CMYK 34 / 8 / 0 / 30 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#5C9EB2 is a mildly saturated aqua cyan that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Shakespeare (#609AB8). Nearby in the Register you will also find Toto (#519DAF) and Crystal Blue (#68A0B0).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(92, 158, 178)), which gives #5C9EB2 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 7.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.0:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#5C9EB2 color variations

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#5C9EB2 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 #5C9EB2

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

Shakespeare color link
Shakespeare

#609AB8

Toto color link
Toto

#519DAF

Crystal Blue color link
Crystal Blue

#68A0B0

Cadet Blue color link
Cadet Blue

#5F9EA0

Hannah color link
Hannah

#6DA5B4

Hemisphere color link
Hemisphere

#4E93BA

Subzero color link
Subzero

#5B8DBD

Faded Blue color link
Faded Blue

#658CBB

Such Fun color link
Such Fun

#489EA8

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5C9EB2
  • RGB92, 158, 178
  • CMYK34, 8, 0, 30
  • CSSrgb(92, 158, 178)
  • HSL194°, 36%, 53%
  • HSL Precise193.953°, 35.833%, 52.941%
  • HSV194°, 48%, 70%
  • HSB194°, 48%, 70%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.361
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.620
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.698
  • GLSLvec3(0.361, 0.620, 0.698)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.361, 0.620, 0.698, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.361, 0.620, 0.698)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB36.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB62%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB69.8%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID5C9EB2
  • DECIMAL ID6069938
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01