Information about #237C8E color

#237C8E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #237C8E is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(35, 124, 142) (13.7% red, 48.6% green, 55.7% blue), or CMYK 42 / 7 / 0 / 44 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#237C8E is a strongly colored water-like cyan that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Thousand Herb Color (#317589). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Greenish Blue (#307D7E) and Teal Blue (#367588).

In RGB terms — rgb(35, 124, 142) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #237C8E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.3:1. No one has named #237C8E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#237C8E color variations

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#237C8E 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 #237C8E

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#237C8E
  • RGB35, 124, 142
  • CMYK42, 7, 0, 44
  • CSSrgb(35, 124, 142)
  • HSL190°, 60%, 35%
  • HSL Precise190.093°, 60.452%, 34.706%
  • HSV190°, 75%, 56%
  • HSB190°, 75%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.486
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • GLSLvec3(0.137, 0.486, 0.557)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.137, 0.486, 0.557, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.137, 0.486, 0.557)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.7%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID237C8E
  • DECIMAL ID2325646
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01