Information about #85909D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #85909D belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(133, 144, 157) (52.2% red, 56.5% green, 61.6% blue), or CMYK 9 / 5 / 0 / 38 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#85909D presents itself as a softly toned sky-leaning azure — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Neutral Bay (#858D99). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Exponent (#888F98) and Clouded Blue (#899296).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(133, 144, 157)), which gives #85909D its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #85909D: 6.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.2:1 for white. #85909D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#85909D color variations

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

#85909D color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#B5BCC4

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White

#FFFFFF

#85909D color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#4D5660

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Black

#000000

#85909D color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#85909D color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#85999D

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#859D97

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#85909D 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
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#9D9385
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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
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#9C9D85
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#9D8685
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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
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#859C9D
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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
#85909D
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#9D8590
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#909D85
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#93859D
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#9D9385
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#909D85
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#9D859C
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#9D9385
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#859D86
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Nearest named colors to #85909D

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

Neutral Bay color link
Neutral Bay

#858D99

Exponent color link
Exponent

#888F98

Clouded Blue color link
Clouded Blue

#899296

Crescent color link
Crescent

#839596

Instinct color link
Instinct

#8C979D

Roman Silver color link
Roman Silver

#838996

Pewter Metallic color link
Pewter Metallic

#838897

Forcefield color link
Forcefield

#899694

Allusive color link
Allusive

#8B9695

Quicksilver color link
Quicksilver

#889A97

Voltage color link
Voltage

#8D9094

Half Innocence color link
Half Innocence

#8A9794

#85909D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#85909D
  • RGB133, 144, 157
  • CMYK9, 5, 0, 38
  • CSSrgb(133, 144, 157)
  • HSL213°, 11%, 57%
  • HSL Precise212.5°, 10.909%, 56.863%
  • HSV213°, 15%, 62%
  • HSB213°, 15%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.565
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.616
  • GLSLvec3(0.522, 0.565, 0.616)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.522, 0.565, 0.616, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.522, 0.565, 0.616)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB56.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB61.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID85909D
  • DECIMAL ID8753309
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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