Information about #565A73 color

#565A73 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #565A73 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(86, 90, 115) (33.7% red, 35.3% green, 45.1% blue), or CMYK 11 / 10 / 0 / 55 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A softly toned classic blue, #565A73 holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Black Coral (#54626F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Quadrant Grey (#595E6B) and Enigma (#515072).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(86, 90, 115)), which gives #565A73 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #565A73: 6.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.1:1 for black. #565A73 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#565A73 color variations

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

#565A73 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 #565A73

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

Black Coral color link
Black Coral

#54626F

Enigma color link
Enigma

#515072

Hammerhead color link
Hammerhead

#515769

Safflower color link
Safflower

#5A4F74

Slate color link
Slate

#516572

Slate Grey color link
Slate Grey

#59656D

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Smoky color link
Smoky

#605D6B

Rustic Blue color link
Rustic Blue

#525D80

Hendrix color link
Hendrix

#4C567C

Snapshot color link
Snapshot

#505F67

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#565A73
  • RGB86, 90, 115
  • CMYK11, 10, 0, 55
  • CSSrgb(86, 90, 115)
  • HSL232°, 14%, 39%
  • HSL Precise231.724°, 14.428%, 39.412%
  • HSV232°, 25%, 45%
  • HSB232°, 25%, 45%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.337
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.353
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.451
  • GLSLvec3(0.337, 0.353, 0.451)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.337, 0.353, 0.451, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.337, 0.353, 0.451)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB33.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB45.1%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID565A73
  • DECIMAL ID5659251
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01