Information about #81959A color

#81959A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #81959A is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(129, 149, 154) (50.6% red, 58.4% green, 60.4% blue), or CMYK 10 / 2 / 0 / 40 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#81959A is a gently muted cyan 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 almost identical to Crescent (#839596). Nearby in the Register you will also find Ash Blue (#7A9598) and Neutral Bay (#858D99).

In RGB terms — rgb(129, 149, 154) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #81959A background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #81959A is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#81959A color variations

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#81959A 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 #81959A

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

Crescent color link
Crescent

#839596

Ash Blue color link
Ash Blue

#7A9598

Neutral Bay color link
Neutral Bay

#858D99

Metamorphis color link
Metamorphis

#809D96

Quicksilver color link
Quicksilver

#889A97

Clouded Blue color link
Clouded Blue

#899296

Exponent color link
Exponent

#888F98

Forcefield color link
Forcefield

#899694

Allusive color link
Allusive

#8B9695

Instinct color link
Instinct

#8C979D

Destiny color link
Destiny

#889E9D

#81959A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#81959A
  • RGB129, 149, 154
  • CMYK10, 2, 0, 40
  • HSL192°, 11%, 55%
  • HSL Precise192°, 11.013%, 55.49%
  • HSV192°, 16%, 60%
  • HSB192°, 16%, 60%
  • HEX ID81959A
  • DECIMAL ID8492442
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB50.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB58.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB60.4%
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