Information about #012A2D color

#012A2D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #012A2D belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Very Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(1, 42, 45) (0.4% red, 16.5% green, 17.6% blue), or CMYK 17 / 1 / 0 / 82 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#012A2D presents itself as a pure, full-strength aqua cyan — one that sits very close to black. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Daintree (#012731). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Enchanted Teal (#002D39) and Loch Ness (#072F37).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(1, 42, 45)), which gives #012A2D its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #012A2D: 15.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.4:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:82), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #012A2D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#012A2D color variations

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

#012A2D 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 #012A2D

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

Daintree color link
Daintree

#012731

Loch Ness color link
Loch Ness

#072F37

Maystone color link
Maystone

#0E2A2A

Burnham color link
Burnham

#002E20

Magnum color link
Magnum

#112331

Bush color link
Bush

#0D2E1C

City Limits color link
City Limits

#0C3A37

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#012A2D
  • RGB1, 42, 45
  • CMYK17, 1, 0, 82
  • CSSrgb(1, 42, 45)
  • HSL184°, 96%, 9%
  • HSL Precise184.091°, 95.652%, 9.02%
  • HSV184°, 98%, 18%
  • HSB184°, 98%, 18%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.004
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.004, 0.165, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.004, 0.165, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.004, 0.165, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB0.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Dark
  • HEX ID012A2D
  • DECIMAL ID76333
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01