Information about #5E878E color

#5E878E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #5E878E is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(94, 135, 142) (36.9% red, 52.9% green, 55.7% blue), or CMYK 19 / 3 / 0 / 44 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#5E878E is a gently muted aqua cyan that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. 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 Steel Teal (#5F8A8B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Horizon (#648894) and Undercover (#648985).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(94, 135, 142)), which gives #5E878E its character. If you plan to put text on a #5E878E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.9:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #5E878E is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#5E878E color variations

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

#5E878E 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 #5E878E

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

Steel Teal color link
Steel Teal

#5F8A8B

Horizon color link
Horizon

#648894

Undercover color link
Undercover

#648985

Blue Grey color link
Blue Grey

#607C8E

Gothic color link
Gothic

#698890

LuLu color link
LuLu

#637F95

Half Baked color link
Half Baked

#558F93

Escapade color link
Escapade

#667C91

Tsunami color link
Tsunami

#6B8393

Wishlist color link
Wishlist

#659295

Lynch color link
Lynch

#697D89

Greyish Blue color link
Greyish Blue

#5E819D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5E878E
  • RGB94, 135, 142
  • CMYK19, 3, 0, 44
  • CSSrgb(94, 135, 142)
  • HSL189°, 20%, 46%
  • HSL Precise188.75°, 20.339%, 46.275%
  • HSV189°, 34%, 56%
  • HSB189°, 34%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.529
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • GLSLvec3(0.369, 0.529, 0.557)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.369, 0.529, 0.557, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.369, 0.529, 0.557)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.7%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID5E878E
  • DECIMAL ID6195086
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01