Information about #1B5598 color

#1B5598 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #1B5598 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(27, 85, 152) (10.6% red, 33.3% green, 59.6% blue), or CMYK 49 / 26 / 0 / 40 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A energetic, saturated azure, #1B5598 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 very close to Jayce Blue (#234E9B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Polynesian Blue (#224C98) and Cyan Cobalt Blue (#28589C).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(27, 85, 152)), which gives #1B5598 its character. If you plan to put text on a #1B5598 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. #1B5598 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#1B5598 color variations

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

#1B5598 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 #1B5598

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

Jayce Blue color link
Jayce Blue

#234E9B

Elvis color link
Elvis

#16489B

Yarra color link
Yarra

#20608E

Dusk Blue color link
Dusk Blue

#26538D

Cobalt color link
Cobalt

#1E488F

Fun Blue color link
Fun Blue

#1959A8

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

Boogie Blue color link
Boogie Blue

#24508A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1B5598
  • RGB27, 85, 152
  • CMYK49, 26, 0, 40
  • CSSrgb(27, 85, 152)
  • HSL212°, 70%, 35%
  • HSL Precise212.16°, 69.832%, 35.098%
  • HSV212°, 82%, 60%
  • HSB212°, 82%, 60%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.333
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.596
  • GLSLvec3(0.106, 0.333, 0.596)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.106, 0.333, 0.596, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.106, 0.333, 0.596)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB33.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB59.6%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID1B5598
  • DECIMAL ID1791384
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01