Information about #1042A7 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #1042A7 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(16, 66, 167) — 6.3% red, 25.9% green, 65.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 59 / 40 / 0 / 35. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #1042A7 reads as a energetic, saturated azure and sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Egyptian Blue (#1034A6). Nearby in the Register you will also find Elvis (#16489B) and Tory Blue (#1450AA).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(16, 66, 167)), which gives #1042A7 its character. If you plan to put text on a #1042A7 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. #1042A7 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#1042A7 color variations

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#1042A7 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 #1042A7

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

#1042A7 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1042A7
  • RGB16, 66, 167
  • CMYK59, 40, 0, 35
  • HSL220°, 83%, 36%
  • HSL Precise220.132°, 82.514%, 35.882%
  • HSV220°, 90%, 65%
  • HSB220°, 90%, 65%
  • HEX ID1042A7
  • DECIMAL ID1065639
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB6.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB65.5%
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