Information about #239DCD color

#239DCD color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #239DCD belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(35, 157, 205) — 13.7% red, 61.6% green, 80.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 67 / 19 / 0 / 20. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#239DCD is a vivid, lively sky-leaning 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 hair away from Douban Blue (#2496CD). Nearby in the Register you will also find Curious Blue (#2596D1) and Freefall (#1D95C9).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(35, 157, 205)), which gives #239DCD its character. If you plan to put text on a #239DCD background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #239DCD is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#239DCD color variations

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

#239DCD 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 #239DCD

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

Douban Blue color link
Douban Blue

#2496CD

Curious Blue color link
Curious Blue

#2596D1

Freefall color link
Freefall

#1D95C9

Ball Blue color link
Ball Blue

#21ABCD

Pacific Blue color link
Pacific Blue

#1CA9C9

Peacock color link
Peacock

#33A1C9

Blue Ivy color link
Blue Ivy

#3090C7

Pelorous color link
Pelorous

#2599B2

Homebox Blue color link
Homebox Blue

#36A2B9

Moonstone color link
Moonstone

#3AA8C1

#239DCD color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#239DCD
  • RGB35, 157, 205
  • CMYK67, 19, 0, 20
  • CSSrgb(35, 157, 205)
  • HSL197°, 71%, 47%
  • HSL Precise196.941°, 70.833%, 47.059%
  • HSV197°, 83%, 80%
  • HSB197°, 83%, 80%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.616
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.804
  • GLSLvec3(0.137, 0.616, 0.804)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.137, 0.616, 0.804, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.137, 0.616, 0.804)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB61.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB80.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID239DCD
  • DECIMAL ID2334157
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01