Information about #657AB3 color

#657AB3 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #657AB3 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(101, 122, 179) — 39.6% red, 47.8% green, 70.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 31 / 22 / 0 / 30. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#657AB3 presents itself as a mildly saturated sky-leaning azure — one 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 practically indistinguishable from Glaucous (#6082B6). Nearby in the Register you will also find Chetwode Blue (#666FB4) and Grizzlies Blue (#5D76A9).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(101, 122, 179)), which gives #657AB3 its character. If you plan to put text on a #657AB3 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.2:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #657AB3 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#657AB3 color variations

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#657AB3 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 #657AB3

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

#657AB3 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#657AB3
  • RGB101, 122, 179
  • CMYK31, 22, 0, 30
  • HSL224°, 34%, 55%
  • HSL Precise223.846°, 33.913%, 54.902%
  • HSV224°, 44%, 70%
  • HSB224°, 44%, 70%
  • HEX ID657AB3
  • DECIMAL ID6650547
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB39.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB47.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB70.2%
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