Information about #1C74E9 color

#1C74E9 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #1C74E9 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(28, 116, 233) — 11% red, 45.5% green, 91.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 80 / 46 / 0 / 9. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#1C74E9 is a energetic, saturated azure that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Blue Dress (#157DEC). Nearby in the Register you will also find Flickr Blue (#216BD6) and Clear Blue (#247AFD).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(28, 116, 233)), which gives #1C74E9 its character. If you plan to put text on a #1C74E9 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.4:1. #1C74E9 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#1C74E9 color variations

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

#1C74E9 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 #1C74E9

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

Blue Dress color link
Blue Dress

#157DEC

Flickr Blue color link
Flickr Blue

#216BD6

Clear Blue color link
Clear Blue

#247AFD

Azul color link
Azul

#1D5DEC

Google Blue color link
Google Blue

#3369E8

Weebly Blue color link
Weebly Blue

#1F8EED

Royal Blue color link
Royal Blue

#2B60DE

Vivid Azure color link
Vivid Azure

#0074E7

Celtic Blue color link
Celtic Blue

#246BCE

MetaCoin color link
MetaCoin

#0069EB

Blue Ribbon color link
Blue Ribbon

#306EFF

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1C74E9
  • RGB28, 116, 233
  • CMYK80, 46, 0, 9
  • CSSrgb(28, 116, 233)
  • HSL214°, 82%, 51%
  • HSL Precise214.244°, 82.329%, 51.176%
  • HSV214°, 88%, 91%
  • HSB214°, 88%, 91%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.455
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.914
  • GLSLvec3(0.110, 0.455, 0.914)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.110, 0.455, 0.914, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.110, 0.455, 0.914)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB45.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB91.4%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID1C74E9
  • DECIMAL ID1864937
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01