Information about #766E96 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #766E96 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(118, 110, 150) — 46.3% red, 43.1% green, 58.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 13 / 16 / 0 / 41. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #766E96 reads as a softly toned classic blue and feels open and friendly. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Rhythm (#777696). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Stained Red (#78779B) and Grey Purple (#826D8C).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(118, 110, 150)), which gives #766E96 its character. If you plan to put text on a #766E96 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.4:1. No one has named #766E96 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#766E96 color variations

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#766E96 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 #766E96

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

Rhythm color link
Rhythm

#777696

Stained Red color link
Stained Red

#78779B

Grey Purple color link
Grey Purple

#826D8C

Scampi color link
Scampi

#6F63A0

Skeletony color link
Skeletony

#777887

Slate Gray color link
Slate Gray

#708090

Waterloo color link
Waterloo

#727282

Deluge color link
Deluge

#7563A8

Escapade color link
Escapade

#667C91

#766E96 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#766E96
  • RGB118, 110, 150
  • CMYK13, 16, 0, 41
  • CSSrgb(118, 110, 150)
  • HSL252°, 16%, 51%
  • HSL Precise252°, 16%, 50.98%
  • HSV252°, 27%, 59%
  • HSB252°, 27%, 59%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.463
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.431
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.588
  • GLSLvec3(0.463, 0.431, 0.588)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.463, 0.431, 0.588, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.463, 0.431, 0.588)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB46.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB58.8%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID766E96
  • DECIMAL ID7761558
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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