Information about Dark Grayish Cerulean color

#425459 - Dark Grayish Cerulean color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #425459 ("Dark Grayish Cerulean") belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(66, 84, 89) (25.9% red, 32.9% green, 34.9% blue), or CMYK 9 / 2 / 0 / 65 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#425459 presents itself as a softly toned water-like cyan — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Balderdash (#465659). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Jetsetter (#40505A) and Dark Grayish Cyan (#425959).

The recipe behind #425459 is rgb(66, 84, 89), with blue as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #425459: 7.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.6:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:65) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. This precise shade carries the officially registered name "Dark Grayish Cerulean" in the Register.

Dark Grayish Cerulean color variations

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Dark Grayish Cerulean color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.

Dark Grayish Cerulean color hues

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Dark Grayish Cerulean 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 Dark Grayish Cerulean

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

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#425459
  • RGB66, 84, 89
  • CMYK9, 2, 0, 65
  • HSL193°, 15%, 30%
  • HSL Precise193.043°, 14.839%, 30.392%
  • HSV193°, 26%, 35%
  • HSB193°, 26%, 35%
  • HEX ID425459
  • DECIMAL ID4346969
  • Name Length21
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB32.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.9%
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