Information about #565D7F color

#565D7F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #565D7F belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(86, 93, 127) (33.7% red, 36.5% green, 49.8% blue), or CMYK 16 / 13 / 0 / 50 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#565D7F presents itself as a softly toned classic blue — one that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Lifesaver (#535E7F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Rustic Blue (#525D80) and Dusk (#4E5481).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(86, 93, 127)), which gives #565D7F its character. If you plan to put text on a #565D7F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.3:1. No one has named #565D7F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#565D7F color variations

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

#565D7F 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 #565D7F

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

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Rustic Blue color link
Rustic Blue

#525D80

Dusk color link
Dusk

#4E5481

Hendrix color link
Hendrix

#4C567C

Purple Navy color link
Purple Navy

#4E5180

Marble Blue color link
Marble Blue

#566D7E

Slate color link
Slate

#516572

Covert color link
Covert

#645977

Black Coral color link
Black Coral

#54626F

Waratah color link
Waratah

#55698B

Cadet color link
Cadet

#536872

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#565D7F
  • RGB86, 93, 127
  • CMYK16, 13, 0, 50
  • CSSrgb(86, 93, 127)
  • HSL230°, 19%, 42%
  • HSL Precise229.756°, 19.249%, 41.765%
  • HSV230°, 32%, 50%
  • HSB230°, 32%, 50%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.337
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.365
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.498
  • GLSLvec3(0.337, 0.365, 0.498)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.337, 0.365, 0.498, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.337, 0.365, 0.498)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB33.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49.8%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID565D7F
  • DECIMAL ID5660031
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01