Information about #116A8D color

#116A8D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #116A8D belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(17, 106, 141) — 6.7% red, 41.6% green, 55.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 49 / 14 / 0 / 45. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #116A8D reads as a strongly colored sky-leaning azure and holds a balanced mid-tone. 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 Dauntless (#166F7F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Blue Sapphire (#126180) and Yarra (#20608E).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(17, 106, 141)), which gives #116A8D its character. If you plan to put text on a #116A8D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.5:1. No one has named #116A8D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#116A8D color variations

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#116A8D 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 #116A8D

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

Dauntless color link
Dauntless

#166F7F

Yarra color link
Yarra

#20608E

Sea Blue color link
Sea Blue

#006994

Yeehaa color link
Yeehaa

#006C98

IBM Blue color link
IBM Blue

#006699

Deep Aqua color link
Deep Aqua

#08787F

Duck Blue color link
Duck Blue

#007791

Captain Cook color link
Captain Cook

#00689B

#116A8D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#116A8D
  • RGB17, 106, 141
  • CMYK49, 14, 0, 45
  • CSSrgb(17, 106, 141)
  • HSL197°, 78%, 31%
  • HSL Precise196.935°, 78.481%, 30.98%
  • HSV197°, 88%, 55%
  • HSB197°, 88%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.067
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • GLSLvec3(0.067, 0.416, 0.553)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.067, 0.416, 0.553, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.067, 0.416, 0.553)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB6.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID116A8D
  • DECIMAL ID1141389
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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