Information about #5F718F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #5F718F is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(95, 113, 143) (37.3% red, 44.3% green, 56.1% blue), or CMYK 19 / 12 / 0 / 44 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#5F718F is a softly toned sky-leaning azure that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Waikawa Grey (#5B6E91). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Elevate (#60768B) and Kashmir Blue (#576D8E).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(95, 113, 143)), which gives #5F718F its character. If you plan to put text on a #5F718F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.2:1. No one has named #5F718F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#5F718F color variations

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#5F718F 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 #5F718F

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

Elevate color link
Elevate

#60768B

Kashmir Blue color link
Kashmir Blue

#576D8E

Blue Grey color link
Blue Grey

#607C8E

Panorama color link
Panorama

#597499

Escapade color link
Escapade

#667C91

Waratah color link
Waratah

#55698B

Breakwater color link
Breakwater

#536893

LuLu color link
LuLu

#637F95

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5F718F
  • RGB95, 113, 143
  • CMYK19, 12, 0, 44
  • CSSrgb(95, 113, 143)
  • HSL218°, 20%, 47%
  • HSL Precise217.5°, 20.168%, 46.667%
  • HSV218°, 34%, 56%
  • HSB218°, 34%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.373
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.443
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.561
  • GLSLvec3(0.373, 0.443, 0.561)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.373, 0.443, 0.561, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.373, 0.443, 0.561)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB37.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB44.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB56.1%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID5F718F
  • DECIMAL ID6254991
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01