Information about #5C5E7A color

#5C5E7A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #5C5E7A belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(92, 94, 122) — 36.1% red, 36.9% green, 47.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 12 / 11 / 0 / 52. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#5C5E7A is a calm, restrained blue that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Covert (#645977). Nearby in the Register you will also find Lifesaver (#535E7F) and Comet (#636373).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(92, 94, 122)), which gives #5C5E7A its character. If you plan to put text on a #5C5E7A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.3:1. #5C5E7A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#5C5E7A color variations

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#5C5E7A 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 #5C5E7A

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

Covert color link
Covert

#645977

Lifesaver color link
Lifesaver

#535E7F

Comet color link
Comet

#636373

Rustic Blue color link
Rustic Blue

#525D80

High Society color link
High Society

#695B7C

Black Coral color link
Black Coral

#54626F

Slate Grey color link
Slate Grey

#59656D

Slate color link
Slate

#516572

Smoky color link
Smoky

#605D6B

Cadet color link
Cadet

#536872

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5C5E7A
  • RGB92, 94, 122
  • CMYK12, 11, 0, 52
  • CSSrgb(92, 94, 122)
  • HSL236°, 14%, 42%
  • HSL Precise236°, 14.019%, 41.961%
  • HSV236°, 25%, 48%
  • HSB236°, 25%, 48%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.361
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.478
  • GLSLvec3(0.361, 0.369, 0.478)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.361, 0.369, 0.478, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.361, 0.369, 0.478)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB36.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB47.8%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID5C5E7A
  • DECIMAL ID6053498
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01