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RGB 85 143 174

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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone RGB 85 143 174 it is the complementary color RGB 170 112 81. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color RGB 85 143 174. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the RGB 85 143 174 shade: RGB 90 143 169, RGB 107 161 188, RGB 124 179 207, RGB 141 197 226 and RGB 158 215 245

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color RGB 85 143 174. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the RGB 85 143 174 shade: RGB 85 143 174, RGB 68 125 155, RGB 51 107 136, RGB 34 89 117 and RGB 17 71 98

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the RGB 85 143 174 shade: RGB 86 143 173, RGB 86 119 173, RGB 86 96 173, RGB 100 86 173 and RGB 123 86 173

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the RGB 85 143 174 shade: RGB 86 143 173, RGB 86 119 173, RGB 86 96 173 and RGB 86 86 173

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The RGB 85 143 174 shade matches the following richer shades: RGB 86 143 173, RGB 66 149 193, RGB 45 155 214, RGB 25 161 234 and RGB 5 167 254

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the RGB 85 143 174 shade: RGB 86 143 173, RGB 106 137 153, RGB 126 131 133, RGB 146 124 113 and RGB 167 118 92

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the RGB 85 143 174 shade: RGB 86 173 156, RGB 86 167 173, RGB 86 144 173, RGB 86 121 173 and RGB 86 97 173

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the RGB 85 143 174 shade: RGB 57 98 119, RGB 71 121 147, RGB 86 143 173, RGB 114 161 187 and RGB 142 180 200

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the RGB 85 143 174 shade: RGB 85 143 174, RGB 132 86 173 and RGB 173 167 86

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the RGB 85 143 174 shade: RGB 85 143 174, RGB 173 86 144 and RGB 144 173 86

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

Rectangular (tetradic) colors

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the RGB 85 143 174 shade: RGB 85 143 174, RGB 132 86 173, RGB 173 115 86 and RGB 127 173 86

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the RGB 85 143 174 shade: RGB 85 143 174, RGB 159 86 173, RGB 173 115 86 and RGB 100 173 86

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

Note

Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

Display options

Primary color

CMYK 51 / 18 / 0 / 32

HEX #558FAE

RGB 85 143 174

HSL 200.9, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 56.72, -10.16, -22.13

 

Complementary color

CMYK 0 / 34 / 52 / 33

HEX #AA7051

RGB 170 112 81

HSL 20.9, 0.35%, 0.49%

LAB 52.65, 19.49, 26.57

 

CMYK 47 / 15 / 0 / 34

HEX #5A8FA9

RGB 90 143 169

HSL 199.75, 0.31%, 0.51%

LAB 56.77, -10.41, -19.18

 

CMYK 43 / 14 / 0 / 26

HEX #6BA1BC

RGB 107 161 188

HSL 200, 0.38%, 0.58%

LAB 63.55, -10.63, -19.51

 

CMYK 40 / 14 / 0 / 19

HEX #7CB3CF

RGB 124 179 207

HSL 200.24, 0.46%, 0.65%

LAB 70.2, -10.8, -19.85

 

CMYK 38 / 13 / 0 / 11

HEX #8DC5E2

RGB 141 197 226

HSL 200.47, 0.59%, 0.72%

LAB 76.73, -10.94, -20.18

 

CMYK 36 / 12 / 0 / 4

HEX #9ED7F5

RGB 158 215 245

HSL 200.69, 0.81%, 0.79%

LAB 83.16, -11.05, -20.52

 

CMYK 51 / 18 / 0 / 32

HEX #558FAE

RGB 85 143 174

HSL 200.9, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 56.72, -10.16, -22.13

 

CMYK 56 / 19 / 0 / 39

HEX #447D9B

RGB 68 125 155

HSL 200.69, 0.39%, 0.44%

LAB 49.81, -9.72, -21.83

 

CMYK 63 / 21 / 0 / 47

HEX #336B88

RGB 51 107 136

HSL 200.47, 0.45%, 0.37%

LAB 42.76, -9.11, -21.52

 

CMYK 71 / 24 / 0 / 54

HEX #225975

RGB 34 89 117

HSL 200.24, 0.55%, 0.3%

LAB 35.54, -8.22, -21.17

 

CMYK 83 / 28 / 0 / 62

HEX #114762

RGB 17 71 98

HSL 200, 0.7%, 0.23%

LAB 28.13, -6.85, -20.77

 

CMYK 50 / 17 / 0 / 32

HEX #568FAD

RGB 86 143 173

HSL 200.69, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 56.72, -10.22, -21.55

 

CMYK 50 / 31 / 0 / 32

HEX #5677AD

RGB 86 119 173

HSL 217.24, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 49.72, 3.72, -32.38

 

CMYK 50 / 45 / 0 / 32

HEX #5660AD

RGB 86 96 173

HSL 233.1, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 43.3, 17.93, -42.52

 

CMYK 42 / 50 / 0 / 32

HEX #6456AD

RGB 100 86 173

HSL 249.66, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 41.82, 27.59, -44.83

 

CMYK 29 / 50 / 0 / 32

HEX #7B56AD

RGB 123 86 173

HSL 265.52, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 44.07, 33.65, -41.11

 

CMYK 50 / 17 / 0 / 32

HEX #568FAD

RGB 86 143 173

HSL 200.69, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 56.72, -10.22, -21.55

 

CMYK 50 / 31 / 0 / 32

HEX #5677AD

RGB 86 119 173

HSL 217.24, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 49.72, 3.72, -32.38

 

CMYK 50 / 45 / 0 / 32

HEX #5660AD

RGB 86 96 173

HSL 233.1, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 43.3, 17.93, -42.52

 

CMYK 50 / 50 / 0 / 32

HEX #5656AD

RGB 86 86 173

HSL 240, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 40.66, 24.23, -46.75

 

CMYK 50 / 17 / 0 / 32

HEX #568FAD

RGB 86 143 173

HSL 200.69, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 56.72, -10.22, -21.55

 

CMYK 66 / 23 / 0 / 24

HEX #4295C1

RGB 66 149 193

HSL 200.79, 0.51%, 0.51%

LAB 58.51, -11.32, -30.21

 

CMYK 79 / 28 / 0 / 16

HEX #2D9BD6

RGB 45 155 214

HSL 200.95, 0.67%, 0.51%

LAB 60.65, -10.3, -38.69

 

CMYK 89 / 31 / 0 / 8

HEX #19A1EA

RGB 25 161 234

HSL 200.96, 0.83%, 0.51%

LAB 63.04, -8.02, -46.03

 

CMYK 98 / 34 / 0 / 0

HEX #05A7FE

RGB 5 167 254

HSL 200.96, 0.99%, 0.51%

LAB 65.61, -4.78, -52.92

 

CMYK 50 / 17 / 0 / 32

HEX #568FAD

RGB 86 143 173

HSL 200.69, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 56.72, -10.22, -21.55

 

CMYK 31 / 10 / 0 / 40

HEX #6A8999

RGB 106 137 153

HSL 200.43, 0.19%, 0.51%

LAB 55.33, -6.95, -12.08

 

CMYK 5 / 2 / 0 / 48

HEX #7E8385

RGB 126 131 133

HSL 197.14, 0.03%, 0.51%

LAB 54.41, -1.43, -1.73

 

CMYK 0 / 15 / 23 / 43

HEX #927C71

RGB 146 124 113

HSL 20, 0.13%, 0.51%

LAB 53.73, 6.64, 9.14

 

CMYK 0 / 29 / 45 / 35

HEX #A7765C

RGB 167 118 92

HSL 20.8, 0.3%, 0.51%

LAB 53.97, 15.95, 21.96

 

CMYK 50 / 0 / 10 / 32

HEX #56AD9C

RGB 86 173 156

HSL 168.28, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 65.17, -30.46, 0.69

 

CMYK 50 / 3 / 0 / 32

HEX #56A7AD

RGB 86 167 173

HSL 184.14, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 63.86, -23.03, -10.73

 

CMYK 50 / 17 / 0 / 32

HEX #5690AD

RGB 86 144 173

HSL 200, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 57.02, -10.78, -21.09

 

CMYK 50 / 30 / 0 / 32

HEX #5679AD

RGB 86 121 173

HSL 215.86, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 50.3, 2.51, -31.49

 

CMYK 50 / 44 / 0 / 32

HEX #5661AD

RGB 86 97 173

HSL 232.41, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 43.57, 17.3, -42.09

 

CMYK 52 / 18 / 0 / 53

HEX #396277

RGB 57 98 119

HSL 200.32, 0.35%, 0.35%

LAB 39.47, -8.01, -16.25

 

CMYK 52 / 18 / 0 / 42

HEX #477993

RGB 71 121 147

HSL 200.53, 0.35%, 0.43%

LAB 48.41, -9.24, -19.28

 

CMYK 50 / 17 / 0 / 32

HEX #568FAD

RGB 86 143 173

HSL 200.69, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 56.72, -10.22, -21.55

 

CMYK 39 / 14 / 0 / 27

HEX #72A1BB

RGB 114 161 187

HSL 201.37, 0.35%, 0.59%

LAB 63.88, -9.05, -18.41

 

CMYK 29 / 10 / 0 / 22

HEX #8EB4C8

RGB 142 180 200

HSL 200.69, 0.35%, 0.67%

LAB 71.26, -8.09, -14.31

 

CMYK 51 / 18 / 0 / 32

HEX #558FAE

RGB 85 143 174

HSL 200.9, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 56.72, -10.16, -22.13

 

CMYK 24 / 50 / 0 / 32

HEX #8456AD

RGB 132 86 173

HSL 271.72, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 45.05, 36.15, -39.48

 

CMYK 0 / 3 / 50 / 32

HEX #ADA756

RGB 173 167 86

HSL 55.86, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 67.42, -9.11, 42.27

 

CMYK 51 / 18 / 0 / 32

HEX #558FAE

RGB 85 143 174

HSL 200.9, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 56.72, -10.16, -22.13

 

CMYK 0 / 50 / 17 / 32

HEX #AD5690

RGB 173 86 144

HSL 320, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 48.95, 42.93, -15.84

 

CMYK 17 / 0 / 50 / 32

HEX #90AD56

RGB 144 173 86

HSL 80, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 66.89, -24.1, 41.1

 

CMYK 51 / 18 / 0 / 32

HEX #558FAE

RGB 85 143 174

HSL 200.9, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 56.72, -10.16, -22.13

 

CMYK 24 / 50 / 0 / 32

HEX #8456AD

RGB 132 86 173

HSL 271.72, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 45.05, 36.15, -39.48

 

CMYK 0 / 34 / 50 / 32

HEX #AD7356

RGB 173 115 86

HSL 20, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 53.83, 19.54, 25.33

 

CMYK 27 / 0 / 50 / 32

HEX #7FAD56

RGB 127 173 86

HSL 91.72, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 65.8, -30.65, 39.53

 

CMYK 51 / 18 / 0 / 32

HEX #558FAE

RGB 85 143 174

HSL 200.9, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 56.72, -10.16, -22.13

 

CMYK 8 / 50 / 0 / 32

HEX #9F56AD

RGB 159 86 173

HSL 290.34, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 48.31, 43.86, -34.12

 

CMYK 0 / 34 / 50 / 32

HEX #AD7356

RGB 173 115 86

HSL 20, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 53.83, 19.54, 25.33

 

CMYK 42 / 0 / 50 / 32

HEX #64AD56

RGB 100 173 86

HSL 110.34, 0.35%, 0.51%

LAB 64.38, -40.02, 37.46

 

Description

Color code: RGB 85 143 174 | qconv.com Color code: RGB 85 143 174 | qconv.com - big

Since the color values are relatively high compared to others, this hue appears lighter to us.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 85 red, 143 green and 174 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
85 143 174 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, 51 cyan, 18 magenta, none yellow and 32 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
51% 18% 0% 32% C M Y K

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