Information about Ash Blue color

#7A9598 - Ash Blue color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #7A9598, known as "Ash Blue", is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(122, 149, 152) (47.8% red, 58.4% green, 59.6% blue), or CMYK 12 / 1 / 0 / 40 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#7A9598 is a gently muted aqua cyan 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 almost identical to Crescent (#839596). Nearby in the Register you will also find Metamorphis (#809D96) and Bluish Grey (#748B97).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(122, 149, 152)), which gives #7A9598 its character. If you plan to put text on a #7A9598 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. The name "Ash Blue" is officially recorded for this exact shade in The Official Register of Color Names.

Ash Blue color variations

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

Ash Blue 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 Ash Blue

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Crescent color link
Crescent

#839596

Metamorphis color link
Metamorphis

#809D96

Bluish Grey color link
Bluish Grey

#748B97

Granny Smith color link
Granny Smith

#7B948C

Juniper color link
Juniper

#74918E

Abacus color link
Abacus

#768993

Neutral Bay color link
Neutral Bay

#858D99

Quicksilver color link
Quicksilver

#889A97

Roman Silver color link
Roman Silver

#838996

Ash Blue color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#7A9598
  • RGB122, 149, 152
  • CMYK12, 1, 0, 40
  • HSL186°, 13%, 54%
  • HSL Precise186°, 12.712%, 53.725%
  • HSV186°, 20%, 60%
  • HSB186°, 20%, 60%
  • HEX ID7A9598
  • DECIMAL ID8033688
  • Name Length8
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB47.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB58.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB59.6%
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