Information about #5A5A73 color

#5A5A73 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #5A5A73 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(90, 90, 115) (35.3% red, 35.3% green, 45.1% blue), or CMYK 10 / 10 / 0 / 55 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#5A5A73 presents itself as a calm, restrained blue — one 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 Quadrant Grey (#595E6B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Smoky (#605D6B) and Black Coral (#54626F).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(90, 90, 115)), which gives #5A5A73 its character. If you plan to put text on a #5A5A73 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.1:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#5A5A73 color variations

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#5A5A73 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 #5A5A73

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

Smoky color link
Smoky

#605D6B

Black Coral color link
Black Coral

#54626F

Covert color link
Covert

#645977

Safflower color link
Safflower

#5A4F74

Slate Grey color link
Slate Grey

#59656D

Comet color link
Comet

#636373

Mobster color link
Mobster

#605A67

Enigma color link
Enigma

#515072

Hammerhead color link
Hammerhead

#515769

Slate color link
Slate

#516572

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5A5A73
  • RGB90, 90, 115
  • CMYK10, 10, 0, 55
  • CSSrgb(90, 90, 115)
  • HSL240°, 12%, 40%
  • HSL Precise240°, 12.195%, 40.196%
  • HSV240°, 22%, 45%
  • HSB240°, 22%, 45%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.353
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.353
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.451
  • GLSLvec3(0.353, 0.353, 0.451)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.353, 0.353, 0.451, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.353, 0.353, 0.451)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB35.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB45.1%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID5A5A73
  • DECIMAL ID5921395
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01