Information about #1C3E4B color

#1C3E4B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #1C3E4B belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(28, 62, 75) (11% red, 24.3% green, 29.4% blue), or CMYK 18 / 5 / 0 / 71 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#1C3E4B 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 almost identical to Dark Blue Grey (#1F3B4D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Nile Blue (#253F4E) and Tarawera (#253C48).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(28, 62, 75)), which gives #1C3E4B its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #1C3E4B: 11.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.8:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #1C3E4B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#1C3E4B color variations

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

#1C3E4B 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 #1C3E4B

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

Tiber color link
Tiber

#184343

Barometer color link
Barometer

#11394C

Tiki Tour color link
Tiki Tour

#234040

Regal Blue color link
Regal Blue

#203F58

Coast color link
Coast

#243442

Elephant color link
Elephant

#243640

Nordic color link
Nordic

#1D393C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1C3E4B
  • RGB28, 62, 75
  • CMYK18, 5, 0, 71
  • CSSrgb(28, 62, 75)
  • HSL197°, 46%, 20%
  • HSL Precise196.596°, 45.631%, 20.196%
  • HSV197°, 63%, 29%
  • HSB197°, 63%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • GLSLvec3(0.110, 0.243, 0.294)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.110, 0.243, 0.294, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.110, 0.243, 0.294)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB24.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.4%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID1C3E4B
  • DECIMAL ID1850955
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01