Information about #536F74 color

#536F74 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #536F74 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(83, 111, 116) — 32.5% red, 43.5% green, 45.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 13 / 2 / 0 / 55. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #536F74 reads as a softly toned aqua cyan and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Sabbatical (#547377). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Cadet (#536872) and Streetwise (#4F6971).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(83, 111, 116)), which gives #536F74 its character. If you plan to put text on a #536F74 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.9:1. No one has named #536F74 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#536F74 color variations

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

#536F74 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 #536F74

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

Sabbatical color link
Sabbatical

#547377

Cadet color link
Cadet

#536872

Streetwise color link
Streetwise

#4F6971

Slate color link
Slate

#516572

Marble Blue color link
Marble Blue

#566D7E

Gateway color link
Gateway

#5E7175

Odyssey color link
Odyssey

#4F6D69

Imprint color link
Imprint

#5C7670

Breaker Bay color link
Breaker Bay

#517B78

Bismark color link
Bismark

#486C7A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#536F74
  • RGB83, 111, 116
  • CMYK13, 2, 0, 55
  • CSSrgb(83, 111, 116)
  • HSL189°, 17%, 39%
  • HSL Precise189.091°, 16.583%, 39.02%
  • HSV189°, 28%, 45%
  • HSB189°, 28%, 45%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.325
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.435
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.455
  • GLSLvec3(0.325, 0.435, 0.455)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.325, 0.435, 0.455, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.325, 0.435, 0.455)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB45.5%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID536F74
  • DECIMAL ID5468020
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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