Information about #526B7D color

#526B7D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #526B7D is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(82, 107, 125) (32.2% red, 42% green, 49% blue), or CMYK 17 / 7 / 0 / 51 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#526B7D is a softly toned sky-leaning azure that feels open and friendly. 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 Marble Blue (#566D7E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dark Electric Blue (#536878) and Seachange (#4E6E81).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(82, 107, 125)), which gives #526B7D its character. If you plan to put text on a #526B7D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.8:1. No one has named #526B7D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#526B7D color variations

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#526B7D 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 #526B7D

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

Marble Blue color link
Marble Blue

#566D7E

Seachange color link
Seachange

#4E6E81

Sabbatical color link
Sabbatical

#547377

Bismark color link
Bismark

#486C7A

Cadet color link
Cadet

#536872

Wedgewood color link
Wedgewood

#4C6B88

Streetwise color link
Streetwise

#4F6971

Slate color link
Slate

#516572

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Rustic Blue color link
Rustic Blue

#525D80

Beetle Green color link
Beetle Green

#4C787E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#526B7D
  • RGB82, 107, 125
  • CMYK17, 7, 0, 51
  • CSSrgb(82, 107, 125)
  • HSL205°, 21%, 41%
  • HSL Precise205.116°, 20.773%, 40.588%
  • HSV205°, 34%, 49%
  • HSB205°, 34%, 49%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.420
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.490
  • GLSLvec3(0.322, 0.420, 0.490)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.322, 0.420, 0.490, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.322, 0.420, 0.490)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID526B7D
  • DECIMAL ID5401469
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01