Information about #1C2B31 color

#1C2B31 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#1C2B31 falls into the Azure Color Family — Mild Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(28, 43, 49) — 11% red, 16.9% green, 19.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 8 / 2 / 0 / 81. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#1C2B31 is a mildly saturated azure that stays on the darker end of the scale. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Black Pearl (#1E272C). Slightly further away sit Dark (#1B2431) and Kermadec (#1D2C2A).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(28, 43, 49)), which gives #1C2B31 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:81), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #1C2B31 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#1C2B31 color variations

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#1C2B31 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 #1C2B31

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

Black Pearl color link
Black Pearl

#1E272C

Dark color link
Dark

#1B2431

Kermadec color link
Kermadec

#1D2C2A

Bledisloe color link
Bledisloe

#19282B

Madagascar color link
Madagascar

#172E2C

Indian Ink color link
Indian Ink

#232732

Cinder color link
Cinder

#242A2E

Dark Knight color link
Dark Knight

#232D36

Sentry color link
Sentry

#1C2728

#1C2B31 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1C2B31
  • RGB28, 43, 49
  • CMYK8, 2, 0, 81
  • HSL197°, 27%, 15%
  • HSL Precise197.143°, 27.273%, 15.098%
  • HSV197°, 43%, 19%
  • HSB197°, 43%, 19%
  • HEX ID1C2B31
  • DECIMAL ID1846065
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.2%
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