Information about #1E3739 color

#1E3739 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#1E3739 falls into the Cyan Color Family — Mild Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(30, 55, 57) — 11.8% red, 21.6% green, 22.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 11 / 1 / 0 / 78. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #1E3739 reads as a mildly saturated cyan and carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Goryeo Storeroom (#203838). Nearby in the Register you will also find Nordic (#1D393C) and Dark Slate Grey (#25383C).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(30, 55, 57)), which gives #1E3739 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 12.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:78), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#1E3739 color variations

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#1E3739 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 #1E3739

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

Nordic color link
Nordic

#1D393C

Elephant color link
Elephant

#243640

Allegro color link
Allegro

#242E3B

Coast color link
Coast

#243442

Dark Knight color link
Dark Knight

#232D36

Billabong color link
Billabong

#173141

Gunmetal color link
Gunmetal

#2A3439

Tiki Tour color link
Tiki Tour

#234040

Ivy Green color link
Ivy Green

#23352D

#1E3739 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1E3739
  • RGB30, 55, 57
  • CMYK11, 1, 0, 78
  • HSL184°, 31%, 17%
  • HSL Precise184.444°, 31.034%, 17.059%
  • HSV184°, 47%, 22%
  • HSB184°, 47%, 22%
  • HEX ID1E3739
  • DECIMAL ID1980217
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB11.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB21.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22.4%
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