Information about #756EA6 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #756EA6 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(117, 110, 166) (45.9% red, 43.1% green, 65.1% blue), or CMYK 19 / 22 / 0 / 35 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A gently muted classic blue, #756EA6 sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Deluge (#7563A8). Nearby in the Register you will also find Scampi (#6F63A0) and Stained Red (#78779B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(117, 110, 166)), which gives #756EA6 its character. If you plan to put text on a #756EA6 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.5:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #756EA6 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#756EA6 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#756EA6 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 #756EA6

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

Deluge color link
Deluge

#7563A8

Scampi color link
Scampi

#6F63A0

Stained Red color link
Stained Red

#78779B

Grayish Blue color link
Grayish Blue

#7D7DA8

Rhythm color link
Rhythm

#777696

Deloras color link
Deloras

#606AA1

Long Shot color link
Long Shot

#8776B6

#756EA6 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#756EA6
  • RGB117, 110, 166
  • CMYK19, 22, 0, 35
  • HSL248°, 24%, 54%
  • HSL Precise247.5°, 23.932%, 54.118%
  • HSV248°, 34%, 65%
  • HSB248°, 34%, 65%
  • HEX ID756EA6
  • DECIMAL ID7696038
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB45.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB65.1%
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