Color #879EA6

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #879EA6 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(135, 158, 166) — 52.9% red, 62% green, 65.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 12 / 3 / 0 / 35. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#879EA6 is a gently muted azure that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Bali Hai (#849CA9). Nearby in the Register you will also find Ashley Blue (#8699AB) and Destiny (#889E9D).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(135, 158, 166)), which gives #879EA6 its character. If you plan to put text on a #879EA6 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.8:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #879EA6 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#879EA6 color variations

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

#879EA6 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.

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White

#879EA6 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.

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Black

#879EA6 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.

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Grey

#879EA6 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.

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#879EA6 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

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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

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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

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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

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Alternatives to #879EA6 color

View adjacent and very similar colors.

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Nearest named colors to #879EA6

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

Bali Hai

#849CA9

Ashley Blue

#8699AB

Destiny

#889E9D

Grayish Cerulean

#7D9EA8

Bluey Grey

#89A0B0

Ziggurat

#81A6AA

Tiebreaker

#8E97AB

Submarine

#8C9C9C

Boulevard

#8EA5A0

Bounty

#919FA0

Cascade

#8BA9A5

Dusted Blue

#929FA2

#879EA6 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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#879EA6 color ORCN HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

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#879EA6 color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)

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#879EA6 color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

HEX#879EA6
RGB135, 158, 166
CMYK12, 3, 0, 35

HSL195°, 15%, 59%
HSL Precise195.484°, 14.833%, 59.02%
HSV195°, 19%, 65%
HSB195°, 19%, 65%

HEX ID879EA6
DECIMAL ID8887974
Name LengthThis color has no name

Color Family (Hue)Azure
Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
Lightness FamilyLight

Percentage of Red in RGB52.9%
Percentage of Green in RGB62%
Percentage of Blue in RGB65.1%

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