Information about #5F5FB9 color

#5F5FB9 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #5F5FB9 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(95, 95, 185) (37.3% red, 37.3% green, 72.5% blue), or CMYK 35 / 35 / 0 / 27 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#5F5FB9 is a mildly saturated classic blue 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 Pastel Navy Blue (#5E5CB2). Nearby in the Register you will also find Blue Marguerite (#6A5BB1) and Chetwode Blue (#666FB4).

The recipe behind #5F5FB9 is rgb(95, 95, 185), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #5F5FB9 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.8:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #5F5FB9 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#5F5FB9 color variations

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

#5F5FB9 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 #5F5FB9

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

Liberty color link
Liberty

#545AA7

Gypsy Queen color link
Gypsy Queen

#4E56AC

Slate Blue color link
Slate Blue

#6A5ACD

Quantum color link
Quantum

#4A6CB4

Toolbox color link
Toolbox

#746CC0

Deloras color link
Deloras

#606AA1

Light Indigo color link
Light Indigo

#6D5ACF

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5F5FB9
  • RGB95, 95, 185
  • CMYK35, 35, 0, 27
  • CSSrgb(95, 95, 185)
  • HSL240°, 39%, 55%
  • HSL Precise240°, 39.13%, 54.902%
  • HSV240°, 49%, 73%
  • HSB240°, 49%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.373
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.373
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.725
  • GLSLvec3(0.373, 0.373, 0.725)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.373, 0.373, 0.725, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.373, 0.373, 0.725)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB37.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB37.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB72.5%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID5F5FB9
  • DECIMAL ID6250425
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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