Information about #5F5F7D color

#5F5F7D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #5F5F7D belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(95, 95, 125) (37.3% red, 37.3% green, 49% blue), or CMYK 12 / 12 / 0 / 51 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#5F5F7D presents itself as a gently muted blue — one 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 Covert (#645977). Nearby in the Register you will also find High Society (#695B7C) and Comet (#636373).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(95, 95, 125)), which gives #5F5F7D its character. If you plan to put text on a #5F5F7D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.4:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #5F5F7D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#5F5F7D color variations

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

#5F5F7D 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 #5F5F7D

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

Covert color link
Covert

#645977

High Society color link
High Society

#695B7C

Comet color link
Comet

#636373

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Rustic Blue color link
Rustic Blue

#525D80

Jet Gray color link
Jet Gray

#616D7E

Kimberly color link
Kimberly

#695D87

Mist Blue color link
Mist Blue

#646D7E

Marble Blue color link
Marble Blue

#566D7E

Centaurian color link
Centaurian

#6E5977

Dolphin color link
Dolphin

#6A6873

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5F5F7D
  • RGB95, 95, 125
  • CMYK12, 12, 0, 51
  • CSSrgb(95, 95, 125)
  • HSL240°, 14%, 43%
  • HSL Precise240°, 13.636%, 43.137%
  • HSV240°, 24%, 49%
  • HSB240°, 24%, 49%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.373
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.373
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.490
  • GLSLvec3(0.373, 0.373, 0.490)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.373, 0.373, 0.490, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.373, 0.373, 0.490)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB37.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB37.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID5F5F7D
  • DECIMAL ID6250365
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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