Information about #5D5E73 color

#5D5E73 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #5D5E73 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(93, 94, 115) — 36.5% red, 36.9% green, 45.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 9 / 8 / 0 / 55. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#5D5E73 is a calm, restrained blue 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 a hair away from Comet (#636373). Nearby in the Register you will also find Smoky (#605D6B) and Quadrant Grey (#595E6B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(93, 94, 115)), which gives #5D5E73 its character. If you plan to put text on a #5D5E73 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.3:1. #5D5E73 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#5D5E73 color variations

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#5D5E73 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 #5D5E73

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

Comet color link
Comet

#636373

Smoky color link
Smoky

#605D6B

Covert color link
Covert

#645977

Slate Grey color link
Slate Grey

#59656D

Black Coral color link
Black Coral

#54626F

Shuttle Grey color link
Shuttle Grey

#61666B

Mobster color link
Mobster

#605A67

Slate color link
Slate

#516572

Cadet color link
Cadet

#536872

Quarter Tuna color link
Quarter Tuna

#656A70

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5D5E73
  • RGB93, 94, 115
  • CMYK9, 8, 0, 55
  • CSSrgb(93, 94, 115)
  • HSL237°, 11%, 41%
  • HSL Precise237.273°, 10.577%, 40.784%
  • HSV237°, 19%, 45%
  • HSB237°, 19%, 45%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.365
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.451
  • GLSLvec3(0.365, 0.369, 0.451)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.365, 0.369, 0.451, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.365, 0.369, 0.451)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB36.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB45.1%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID5D5E73
  • DECIMAL ID6119027
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01