Information about #1B2B30 color

#1B2B30 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #1B2B30 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(27, 43, 48) (10.6% red, 16.9% green, 18.8% blue), or CMYK 8 / 2 / 0 / 81 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#1B2B30 presents itself as a softly balanced cyan — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Bledisloe (#19282B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Kermadec (#1D2C2A) and Madagascar (#172E2C).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(27, 43, 48)), which gives #1B2B30 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #1B2B30: 14.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.4:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:81) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #1B2B30 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#1B2B30 color variations

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#1B2B30 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 #1B2B30

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

Bledisloe color link
Bledisloe

#19282B

Madagascar color link
Madagascar

#172E2C

Black Pearl color link
Black Pearl

#1E272C

Kermadec color link
Kermadec

#1D2C2A

Dark color link
Dark

#1B2431

Sentry color link
Sentry

#1C2728

Indian Ink color link
Indian Ink

#232732

Cinder color link
Cinder

#242A2E

Dark Knight color link
Dark Knight

#232D36

Daytona color link
Daytona

#1E222C

#1B2B30 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1B2B30
  • RGB27, 43, 48
  • CMYK8, 2, 0, 81
  • HSL194°, 28%, 15%
  • HSL Precise194.286°, 28%, 14.706%
  • HSV194°, 44%, 19%
  • HSB194°, 44%, 19%
  • HEX ID1B2B30
  • DECIMAL ID1780528
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.8%
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