Information about #144D5B color

#144D5B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#144D5B falls into the Cyan Color FamilyHigh Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(20, 77, 91) — 7.8% red, 30.2% green, 35.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 28 / 5 / 0 / 64. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#144D5B presents itself as a strongly colored aqua cyan — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Retro (#1B5256). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Guru (#154C65) and Nationalist Blue (#174358).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(20, 77, 91)), which gives #144D5B its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #144D5B: 9.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.2:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:64), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #144D5B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#144D5B color variations

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

#144D5B 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 #144D5B

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

Retro color link
Retro

#1B5256

Guru color link
Guru

#154C65

Beatnik color link
Beatnik

#1F4F54

Shipshape color link
Shipshape

#21425F

Regal Blue color link
Regal Blue

#203F58

Arapawa color link
Arapawa

#274A5D

JayHawk Blue color link
JayHawk Blue

#194F6E

Deep Teal color link
Deep Teal

#00555A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#144D5B
  • RGB20, 77, 91
  • CMYK28, 5, 0, 64
  • CSSrgb(20, 77, 91)
  • HSL192°, 64%, 22%
  • HSL Precise191.831°, 63.964%, 21.765%
  • HSV192°, 78%, 36%
  • HSB192°, 78%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.078
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • GLSLvec3(0.078, 0.302, 0.357)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.078, 0.302, 0.357, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.078, 0.302, 0.357)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB7.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB35.7%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID144D5B
  • DECIMAL ID1330523
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01