Information about #525973 color

#525973 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #525973 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(82, 89, 115) (32.2% red, 34.9% green, 45.1% blue), or CMYK 13 / 10 / 0 / 55 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #525973 reads as a softly toned classic blue and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Enigma (#515072). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Black Coral (#54626F) and Hammerhead (#515769).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(82, 89, 115)), which gives #525973 its character. If you plan to put text on a #525973 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.0:1. No one has named #525973 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#525973 color variations

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

#525973 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 #525973

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

Enigma color link
Enigma

#515072

Black Coral color link
Black Coral

#54626F

Hammerhead color link
Hammerhead

#515769

Hendrix color link
Hendrix

#4C567C

Independence color link
Independence

#4C516D

Chambray color link
Chambray

#475877

Slate color link
Slate

#516572

Safflower color link
Safflower

#5A4F74

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Snapshot color link
Snapshot

#505F67

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#525973
  • RGB82, 89, 115
  • CMYK13, 10, 0, 55
  • CSSrgb(82, 89, 115)
  • HSL227°, 17%, 39%
  • HSL Precise227.273°, 16.751%, 38.627%
  • HSV227°, 29%, 45%
  • HSB227°, 29%, 45%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.349
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.451
  • GLSLvec3(0.322, 0.349, 0.451)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.322, 0.349, 0.451, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.322, 0.349, 0.451)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB34.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB45.1%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID525973
  • DECIMAL ID5396851
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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