Information about #5488C4 color

#5488C4 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #5488C4 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(84, 136, 196) — 32.9% red, 53.3% green, 76.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 44 / 24 / 0 / 23. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #5488C4 reads as a confidently colored azure and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. 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 almost identical to Havelock Blue (#5784C1). Nearby in the Register you will also find Danube (#5B89C0) and Float (#4C81C3).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(84, 136, 196)), which gives #5488C4 its character. If you plan to put text on a #5488C4 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.7:1. #5488C4 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#5488C4 color variations

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#5488C4 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 #5488C4

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

Danube color link
Danube

#5B89C0

Float color link
Float

#4C81C3

Subzero color link
Subzero

#5B8DBD

Silk Blue color link
Silk Blue

#488AC7

Hemisphere color link
Hemisphere

#4E93BA

Cool Blue color link
Cool Blue

#4984B8

Cyan Azure color link
Cyan Azure

#4E82B4

Glaucous color link
Glaucous

#6082B6

#5488C4 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5488C4
  • RGB84, 136, 196
  • CMYK44, 24, 0, 23
  • CSSrgb(84, 136, 196)
  • HSL212°, 49%, 55%
  • HSL Precise212.143°, 48.696%, 54.902%
  • HSV212°, 57%, 77%
  • HSB212°, 57%, 77%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.329
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.533
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.769
  • GLSLvec3(0.329, 0.533, 0.769)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.329, 0.533, 0.769, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.329, 0.533, 0.769)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB53.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB76.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID5488C4
  • DECIMAL ID5540036
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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