Information about #56577B color

#56577B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #56577B is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(86, 87, 123) — 33.7% red, 34.1% green, 48.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 15 / 14 / 0 / 52. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#56577B presents itself as a softly toned classic blue — one that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Lifesaver (#535E7F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Rustic Blue (#525D80) and Hendrix (#4C567C).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(86, 87, 123)), which gives #56577B its character. If you plan to put text on a #56577B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.0:1. No one has named #56577B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#56577B color variations

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

#56577B 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 #56577B

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

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Rustic Blue color link
Rustic Blue

#525D80

Hendrix color link
Hendrix

#4C567C

Dusk color link
Dusk

#4E5481

Purple Navy color link
Purple Navy

#4E5180

Safflower color link
Safflower

#5A4F74

Enigma color link
Enigma

#515072

Covert color link
Covert

#645977

Chambray color link
Chambray

#475877

Black Coral color link
Black Coral

#54626F

Slate color link
Slate

#516572

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#56577B
  • RGB86, 87, 123
  • CMYK15, 14, 0, 52
  • CSSrgb(86, 87, 123)
  • HSL238°, 18%, 41%
  • HSL Precise238.378°, 17.703%, 40.98%
  • HSV238°, 30%, 48%
  • HSB238°, 30%, 48%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.337
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.341
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.482
  • GLSLvec3(0.337, 0.341, 0.482)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.337, 0.341, 0.482, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.337, 0.341, 0.482)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB33.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB34.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB48.2%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID56577B
  • DECIMAL ID5658491
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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