Information about #0187AF color

#0187AF color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #0187AF belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(1, 135, 175) (0.4% red, 52.9% green, 68.6% blue), or CMYK 68 / 16 / 0 / 31 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#0187AF presents itself as a maximally vivid cyan — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Bowie (#0084AC). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Strong Cerulean (#007EA8) and Strong Arctic Blue (#0093A8).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(1, 135, 175)), which gives #0187AF its character. If you plan to put text on a #0187AF background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.1:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#0187AF color variations

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

#0187AF 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 #0187AF

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

Bowie color link
Bowie

#0084AC

Cerulean color link
Cerulean

#007BA7

Seeker color link
Seeker

#0092A5

Bondi Blue color link
Bondi Blue

#0095B6

Eastern Blue color link
Eastern Blue

#00879F

CG Blue color link
CG Blue

#007AA5

Nice Blue color link
Nice Blue

#107AB0

Allports color link
Allports

#0076A3

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#0187AF
  • RGB1, 135, 175
  • CMYK68, 16, 0, 31
  • CSSrgb(1, 135, 175)
  • HSL194°, 99%, 35%
  • HSL Precise193.793°, 98.864%, 34.51%
  • HSV194°, 99%, 69%
  • HSB194°, 99%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.004
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.529
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.686
  • GLSLvec3(0.004, 0.529, 0.686)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.004, 0.529, 0.686, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.004, 0.529, 0.686)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB0.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB68.6%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID0187AF
  • DECIMAL ID100271
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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