Information about #5176B3 color

#5176B3 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #5176B3 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(81, 118, 179) (31.8% red, 46.3% green, 70.2% blue), or CMYK 38 / 24 / 0 / 30 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#5176B3 is a mildly saturated azure that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Anchor (#526DB2). Nearby in the Register you will also find Quantum (#4A6CB4) and Cyan Azure (#4E82B4).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(81, 118, 179)), which gives #5176B3 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 4.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 4.6:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#5176B3 color variations

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#5176B3 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 #5176B3

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

Anchor color link
Anchor

#526DB2

Quantum color link
Quantum

#4A6CB4

Cyan Azure color link
Cyan Azure

#4E82B4

Blue Yonder color link
Blue Yonder

#5072A7

Off Blue color link
Off Blue

#5684AE

Steel Blue color link
Steel Blue

#4682B4

Cool Blue color link
Cool Blue

#4984B8

Kasper Blue color link
Kasper Blue

#4072B7

Onetta Blue color link
Onetta Blue

#4070B8

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5176B3
  • RGB81, 118, 179
  • CMYK38, 24, 0, 30
  • CSSrgb(81, 118, 179)
  • HSL217°, 39%, 51%
  • HSL Precise217.347°, 39.2%, 50.98%
  • HSV217°, 55%, 70%
  • HSB217°, 55%, 70%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.463
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.702
  • GLSLvec3(0.318, 0.463, 0.702)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.318, 0.463, 0.702, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.318, 0.463, 0.702)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB46.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB70.2%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID5176B3
  • DECIMAL ID5338803
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01