Information about #455C66 color

#455C66 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #455C66 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(69, 92, 102) (27.1% red, 36.1% green, 40% blue), or CMYK 13 / 4 / 0 / 60 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#455C66 presents itself as a gently muted azure — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. 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 Dalek (#475769). Nearby in the Register you will also find San Juan (#445761) and Smalt Blue (#496267).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(69, 92, 102)), which gives #455C66 its character. If you plan to put text on a #455C66 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 3.0:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:60), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #455C66 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#455C66 color variations

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

#455C66 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 #455C66

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

Dalek color link
Dalek

#475769

San Juan color link
San Juan

#445761

Smalt Blue color link
Smalt Blue

#496267

Fiord color link
Fiord

#4B5A62

Compass color link
Compass

#4B5761

Tax Break color link
Tax Break

#496569

Snapshot color link
Snapshot

#505F67

East Bay color link
East Bay

#47526E

Timekeeper color link
Timekeeper

#41595A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#455C66
  • RGB69, 92, 102
  • CMYK13, 4, 0, 60
  • CSSrgb(69, 92, 102)
  • HSL198°, 19%, 34%
  • HSL Precise198.182°, 19.298%, 33.529%
  • HSV198°, 32%, 40%
  • HSB198°, 32%, 40%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.271
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.361
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.400
  • GLSLvec3(0.271, 0.361, 0.400)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.271, 0.361, 0.400, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.271, 0.361, 0.400)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB40%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID455C66
  • DECIMAL ID4545638
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01