Information about #465D72 color

#465D72 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #465D72 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(70, 93, 114) (27.5% red, 36.5% green, 44.7% blue), or CMYK 17 / 8 / 0 / 55 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#465D72 presents itself as a softly toned sky-leaning azure — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. 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 Chambray (#475877). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Deep Space Sparkle (#4A646C) and Dalek (#475769).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(70, 93, 114)), which gives #465D72 its character. If you plan to put text on a #465D72 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.1:1. No one has named #465D72 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#465D72 color variations

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

#465D72 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 #465D72

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

Chambray color link
Chambray

#475877

Dalek color link
Dalek

#475769

East Bay color link
East Bay

#47526E

Tax Break color link
Tax Break

#496569

Smalt Blue color link
Smalt Blue

#496267

Blue Ashes color link
Blue Ashes

#3B5F78

Hendrix color link
Hendrix

#4C567C

Slate color link
Slate

#516572

Independence color link
Independence

#4C516D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#465D72
  • RGB70, 93, 114
  • CMYK17, 8, 0, 55
  • CSSrgb(70, 93, 114)
  • HSL209°, 24%, 36%
  • HSL Precise208.636°, 23.913%, 36.078%
  • HSV209°, 39%, 45%
  • HSB209°, 39%, 45%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.275
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.365
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.447
  • GLSLvec3(0.275, 0.365, 0.447)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.275, 0.365, 0.447, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.275, 0.365, 0.447)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB44.7%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID465D72
  • DECIMAL ID4611442
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01