Information about #231A9E color

#231A9E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #231A9E belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(35, 26, 158) (13.7% red, 10.2% green, 62% blue), or CMYK 48 / 52 / 0 / 38 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A strongly colored classic blue, #231A9E holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Jacksons Purple (#20208D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are NELLE (#332299) and Taylor Blue (#111398).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(35, 26, 158)), which gives #231A9E its character. If you plan to put text on a #231A9E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. No one has named #231A9E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#231A9E color variations

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

#231A9E 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 #231A9E

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

NELLE color link
NELLE

#332299

Taylor Blue color link
Taylor Blue

#111398

Samsung Blue color link
Samsung Blue

#12279E

Elvin color link
Elvin

#2A128A

Luxury Blue color link
Luxury Blue

#1F2B8F

Royal color link
Royal

#0C1793

Cadmium Blue color link
Cadmium Blue

#0A1195

Picotee Blue color link
Picotee Blue

#2E2787

Indigo Blue color link
Indigo Blue

#3A18B1

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#231A9E
  • RGB35, 26, 158
  • CMYK48, 52, 0, 38
  • CSSrgb(35, 26, 158)
  • HSL244°, 72%, 36%
  • HSL Precise244.091°, 71.739%, 36.078%
  • HSV244°, 84%, 62%
  • HSB244°, 84%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.620
  • GLSLvec3(0.137, 0.102, 0.620)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.137, 0.102, 0.620, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.137, 0.102, 0.620)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB62%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID231A9E
  • DECIMAL ID2300574
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers13 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01