Information about #182A61 color

#182A61 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #182A61 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(24, 42, 97) (9.4% red, 16.5% green, 38% blue), or CMYK 29 / 22 / 0 / 62 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #182A61 reads as a energetic, saturated blue and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Biscay (#1B3162). Nearby in the Register you will also find Delft Blue (#1F305E) and Tottenham Navy (#132257).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(24, 42, 97)), which gives #182A61 its character. If you plan to put text on a #182A61 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:62) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #182A61 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#182A61 color variations

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

#182A61 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 #182A61

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

Biscay color link
Biscay

#1B3162

Delft Blue color link
Delft Blue

#1F305E

Confidante color link
Confidante

#233167

Cello color link
Cello

#1E385B

Apollo Blue color link
Apollo Blue

#163968

Space Cadet color link
Space Cadet

#1D2951

Blast Off color link
Blast Off

#262857

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#182A61
  • RGB24, 42, 97
  • CMYK29, 22, 0, 62
  • CSSrgb(24, 42, 97)
  • HSL225°, 60%, 24%
  • HSL Precise225.205°, 60.331%, 23.725%
  • HSV225°, 75%, 38%
  • HSB225°, 75%, 38%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.094
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.380
  • GLSLvec3(0.094, 0.165, 0.380)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.094, 0.165, 0.380, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.094, 0.165, 0.380)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB9.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB38%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID182A61
  • DECIMAL ID1583713
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01