Information about #1C2236 color

#1C2236 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #1C2236 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(28, 34, 54) — 11% red, 13.3% green, 21.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 10 / 8 / 0 / 79. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A mildly saturated classic blue, #1C2236 stays on the darker end of the scale. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Nite Life (#1D2134). Slightly further away sit Dark (#1B2431) and Blue Night (#1F263B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(28, 34, 54)), which gives #1C2236 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 15.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:79) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #1C2236 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#1C2236 color variations

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#1C2236 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 #1C2236

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

Nite Life color link
Nite Life

#1D2134

Dark color link
Dark

#1B2431

Blue Night color link
Blue Night

#1F263B

Indian Ink color link
Indian Ink

#232732

Daytona color link
Daytona

#1E222C

Black Pearl color link
Black Pearl

#1E272C

Magnum color link
Magnum

#112331

Surfs Up color link
Surfs Up

#1F2142

Yankees Blue color link
Yankees Blue

#1C2841

Ebony Clay color link
Ebony Clay

#26283B

Bledisloe color link
Bledisloe

#19282B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1C2236
  • RGB28, 34, 54
  • CMYK10, 8, 0, 79
  • CSSrgb(28, 34, 54)
  • HSL226°, 32%, 16%
  • HSL Precise226.154°, 31.707%, 16.078%
  • HSV226°, 48%, 21%
  • HSB226°, 48%, 21%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.212
  • GLSLvec3(0.110, 0.133, 0.212)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.110, 0.133, 0.212, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.110, 0.133, 0.212)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.2%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID1C2236
  • DECIMAL ID1843766
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01