Information about #116AA3 color

#116AA3 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #116AA3 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(17, 106, 163) (6.7% red, 41.6% green, 63.9% blue), or CMYK 57 / 22 / 0 / 36 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A strongly colored sky-leaning azure, #116AA3 holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Geaux Blue (#1277A3). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Tripster Blue (#2070A0) and Sapphire Blue (#0067A5).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(17, 106, 163)), which gives #116AA3 its character. If you plan to put text on a #116AA3 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.6:1. No one has named #116AA3 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#116AA3 color variations

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

#116AA3 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 #116AA3

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

Geaux Blue color link
Geaux Blue

#1277A3

Sweden Blue color link
Sweden Blue

#006AA7

Green Blue color link
Green Blue

#1164B4

Captain Cook color link
Captain Cook

#00689B

Fun Blue color link
Fun Blue

#1959A8

IBM Blue color link
IBM Blue

#006699

Yeehaa color link
Yeehaa

#006C98

Nice Blue color link
Nice Blue

#107AB0

Allports color link
Allports

#0076A3

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#116AA3
  • RGB17, 106, 163
  • CMYK57, 22, 0, 36
  • CSSrgb(17, 106, 163)
  • HSL203°, 81%, 35%
  • HSL Precise203.425°, 81.111%, 35.294%
  • HSV203°, 90%, 64%
  • HSB203°, 90%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.067
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.639
  • GLSLvec3(0.067, 0.416, 0.639)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.067, 0.416, 0.639, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.067, 0.416, 0.639)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB6.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB63.9%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID116AA3
  • DECIMAL ID1141411
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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