Information about #5E5F64 color

#5E5F64 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #5E5F64 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(94, 95, 100) — 36.9% red, 37.3% green, 39.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 2 / 2 / 0 / 61. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#5E5F64 is a softly muted neutral grey that holds a balanced mid-tone. 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 Quarter Grey Friars (#5E6267). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Mobster (#605A67) and Smoky (#605D6B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(94, 95, 100)), which gives #5E5F64 its character. If you plan to put text on a #5E5F64 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:61), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #5E5F64 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#5E5F64 color variations

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

#5E5F64 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 #5E5F64

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

Mobster color link
Mobster

#605A67

Smoky color link
Smoky

#605D6B

Storm Dust color link
Storm Dust

#646463

Carbon Gray color link
Carbon Gray

#625D5D

Condor color link
Condor

#5B605C

River Bed color link
River Bed

#556061

Fedora color link
Fedora

#625665

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5E5F64
  • RGB94, 95, 100
  • CMYK2, 2, 0, 61
  • CSSrgb(94, 95, 100)
  • HSL230°, 3%, 38%
  • HSL Precise230°, 3.093%, 38.039%
  • HSV230°, 6%, 39%
  • HSB230°, 6%, 39%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.373
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.392
  • GLSLvec3(0.369, 0.373, 0.392)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.369, 0.373, 0.392, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.369, 0.373, 0.392)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB37.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB39.2%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID5E5F64
  • DECIMAL ID6184804
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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