Information about #5E6DAE color

#5E6DAE color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #5E6DAE is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(94, 109, 174) (36.9% red, 42.7% green, 68.2% blue), or CMYK 31 / 25 / 0 / 32 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#5E6DAE is a softly balanced 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 just a few steps away from Chetwode Blue (#666FB4). Nearby in the Register you will also find Grizzlies Blue (#5D76A9) and Anchor (#526DB2).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(94, 109, 174)), which gives #5E6DAE its character. If you plan to put text on a #5E6DAE background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.3:1. #5E6DAE has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#5E6DAE color variations

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#5E6DAE 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 #5E6DAE

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

Anchor color link
Anchor

#526DB2

Deloras color link
Deloras

#606AA1

Blue Yonder color link
Blue Yonder

#5072A7

Quantum color link
Quantum

#4A6CB4

Glaucous color link
Glaucous

#6082B6

Liberty color link
Liberty

#545AA7

Panorama color link
Panorama

#597499

#5E6DAE color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5E6DAE
  • RGB94, 109, 174
  • CMYK31, 25, 0, 32
  • CSSrgb(94, 109, 174)
  • HSL229°, 33%, 53%
  • HSL Precise228.75°, 33.058%, 52.549%
  • HSV229°, 46%, 68%
  • HSB229°, 46%, 68%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.427
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.682
  • GLSLvec3(0.369, 0.427, 0.682)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.369, 0.427, 0.682, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.369, 0.427, 0.682)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB68.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID5E6DAE
  • DECIMAL ID6188462
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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