Information about #0C228D color

#0C228D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #0C228D belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(12, 34, 141) — 4.7% red, 13.3% green, 55.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 51 / 42 / 0 / 45. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#0C228D is a strongly colored classic blue that occupies the middle of the lightness scale. It is a natural fit for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Jahangir Blue (#042592). Slightly further away sit Denim Dark Blue (#151B8D) and Royal (#0C1793).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(12, 34, 141)), which gives #0C228D its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #0C228D: 12.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.6:1 for black. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#0C228D color variations

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#0C228D 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 #0C228D

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#0C228D
  • RGB12, 34, 141
  • CMYK51, 42, 0, 45
  • CSSrgb(12, 34, 141)
  • HSL230°, 84%, 30%
  • HSL Precise229.767°, 84.314%, 30%
  • HSV230°, 91%, 55%
  • HSB230°, 91%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.047
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • GLSLvec3(0.047, 0.133, 0.553)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.047, 0.133, 0.553, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.047, 0.133, 0.553)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB4.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.3%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID0C228D
  • DECIMAL ID795277
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01