Information about #56668E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #56668E is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(86, 102, 142) (33.7% red, 40% green, 55.7% blue), or CMYK 22 / 16 / 0 / 44 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#56668E is a mildly saturated azure that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Waratah (#55698B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Kingfisher Blue (#596A8B) and Breakwater (#536893).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(86, 102, 142)), which gives #56668E its character. On this background, white text reaches a 5.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 3.7:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#56668E color variations

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

#56668E color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#56668E color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#56668E color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#56668E color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#56668E 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
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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
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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
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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
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #56668E

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

Waratah color link
Waratah

#55698B

Kingfisher Blue color link
Kingfisher Blue

#596A8B

Breakwater color link
Breakwater

#536893

Kashmir Blue color link
Kashmir Blue

#576D8E

Quantum Leap color link
Quantum Leap

#4F698B

Waikawa Grey color link
Waikawa Grey

#5B6E91

Wedgewood color link
Wedgewood

#4C6B88

Rustic Blue color link
Rustic Blue

#525D80

Seachange color link
Seachange

#4E6E81

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Marble Blue color link
Marble Blue

#566D7E

Dusky Blue color link
Dusky Blue

#475F94

#56668E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#56668E
  • RGB86, 102, 142
  • CMYK22, 16, 0, 44
  • CSSrgb(86, 102, 142)
  • HSL223°, 25%, 45%
  • HSL Precise222.857°, 24.561%, 44.706%
  • HSV223°, 39%, 56%
  • HSB223°, 39%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.337
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.400
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • GLSLvec3(0.337, 0.400, 0.557)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.337, 0.400, 0.557, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.337, 0.400, 0.557)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB33.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB40%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID56668E
  • DECIMAL ID5662350
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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