Information about #1C8DBA color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #1C8DBA is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(28, 141, 186) (11% red, 55.3% green, 72.9% blue), or CMYK 62 / 18 / 0 / 27 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #1C8DBA reads as a vivid, lively azure and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Cyan Cornflower Blue (#188BC2). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pelorous (#2599B2) and Freefall (#1D95C9).

In RGB terms — rgb(28, 141, 186) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, black text reaches a 5.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.8:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#1C8DBA color variations

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#1C8DBA 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 #1C8DBA

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

Pelorous color link
Pelorous

#2599B2

Freefall color link
Freefall

#1D95C9

Blue Green color link
Blue Green

#0D98BA

Douban Blue color link
Douban Blue

#2496CD

Water Blue color link
Water Blue

#0E87CC

Blue Ivy color link
Blue Ivy

#3090C7

Nice Blue color link
Nice Blue

#107AB0

Curious Blue color link
Curious Blue

#2596D1

Bluish color link
Bluish

#2976BB

Boy Red color link
Boy Red

#0E9CA5

#1C8DBA color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1C8DBA
  • RGB28, 141, 186
  • CMYK62, 18, 0, 27
  • HSL197°, 74%, 42%
  • HSL Precise197.089°, 73.832%, 41.961%
  • HSV197°, 85%, 73%
  • HSB197°, 85%, 73%
  • HEX ID1C8DBA
  • DECIMAL ID1871290
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB55.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB72.9%
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