Information about #477E89 color

#477E89 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #477E89 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(71, 126, 137) (27.8% red, 49.4% green, 53.7% blue), or CMYK 26 / 4 / 0 / 46 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A softly balanced cyan, #477E89 sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Norwester (#48798A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Paradiso (#488084) and Jelly Bean Blue (#44798E).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(71, 126, 137)), which gives #477E89 its character. If you plan to put text on a #477E89 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.6:1. #477E89 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#477E89 color variations

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

#477E89 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 #477E89

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

Norwester color link
Norwester

#48798A

Paradiso color link
Paradiso

#488084

Beetle Green color link
Beetle Green

#4C787E

Antique Blue color link
Antique Blue

#4E7B96

Calypso color link
Calypso

#3D7188

Lochinvar color link
Lochinvar

#489084

Dusty Teal color link
Dusty Teal

#4C9085

Seachange color link
Seachange

#4E6E81

Teal Blue color link
Teal Blue

#367588

Faded Jade color link
Faded Jade

#427977

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#477E89
  • RGB71, 126, 137
  • CMYK26, 4, 0, 46
  • CSSrgb(71, 126, 137)
  • HSL190°, 32%, 41%
  • HSL Precise190°, 31.731%, 40.784%
  • HSV190°, 48%, 54%
  • HSB190°, 48%, 54%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.494
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.537
  • GLSLvec3(0.278, 0.494, 0.537)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.278, 0.494, 0.537, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.278, 0.494, 0.537)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB49.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB53.7%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID477E89
  • DECIMAL ID4685449
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01