Information about #1C525B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#1C525B falls into the Cyan Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(28, 82, 91) — 11% red, 32.2% green, 35.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 25 / 4 / 0 / 64. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A confidently colored water-like cyan, #1C525B carries a shadowy depth. 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 almost identical to Retro (#1B5256). Nearby in the Register you will also find Beatnik (#1F4F54) and Dark Arctic Blue (#275359).

The recipe behind #1C525B is rgb(28, 82, 91), with blue as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 8.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:64), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #1C525B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#1C525B color variations

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#1C525B 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 #1C525B

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

Retro color link
Retro

#1B5256

Beatnik color link
Beatnik

#1F4F54

Guru color link
Guru

#154C65

Arapawa color link
Arapawa

#274A5D

Dark Opal color link
Dark Opal

#275953

Wanaka color link
Wanaka

#284962

Push Play color link
Push Play

#21584C

Shipshape color link
Shipshape

#21425F

#1C525B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1C525B
  • RGB28, 82, 91
  • CMYK25, 4, 0, 64
  • HSL189°, 53%, 23%
  • HSL Precise188.571°, 52.941%, 23.333%
  • HSV189°, 69%, 36%
  • HSB189°, 69%, 36%
  • HEX ID1C525B
  • DECIMAL ID1856091
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB35.7%
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