Information about #1C3C4E color

#1C3C4E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#1C3C4E falls into the Azure Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(28, 60, 78) — 11% red, 23.5% green, 30.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 20 / 7 / 0 / 69. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#1C3C4E presents itself as a clearly saturated sky-leaning azure — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Dark Blue Grey (#1F3B4D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Nile Blue (#253F4E) and Tarawera (#253C48).

The recipe behind #1C3C4E is rgb(28, 60, 78), with blue as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #1C3C4E: 11.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.8:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #1C3C4E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#1C3C4E color variations

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#1C3C4E 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 #1C3C4E

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

Nile Blue color link
Nile Blue

#253F4E

Tarawera color link
Tarawera

#253C48

Regal Blue color link
Regal Blue

#203F58

Barometer color link
Barometer

#11394C

Tiber color link
Tiber

#184343

Cello color link
Cello

#1E385B

Midnight Oil color link
Midnight Oil

#283854

#1C3C4E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1C3C4E
  • RGB28, 60, 78
  • CMYK20, 7, 0, 69
  • HSL202°, 47%, 21%
  • HSL Precise201.6°, 47.17%, 20.784%
  • HSV202°, 64%, 31%
  • HSB202°, 64%, 31%
  • HEX ID1C3C4E
  • DECIMAL ID1850446
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.6%
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