Information about #1237BF color

#1237BF color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #1237BF is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(18, 55, 191) (7.1% red, 21.6% green, 74.9% blue), or CMYK 68 / 53 / 0 / 25 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#1237BF is a strongly colored classic blue that feels open and friendly. 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 Persian Blue (#1C39BB). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Panasonic Blue (#0040BE) and Blueberry Blue (#0041C2).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(18, 55, 191)), which gives #1237BF its character. If you plan to put text on a #1237BF background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. No one has named #1237BF so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#1237BF color variations

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

#1237BF 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 #1237BF

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

Persian Blue color link
Persian Blue

#1C39BB

Blue Blue color link
Blue Blue

#2242C7

Denim Blue color link
Denim Blue

#2243B6

Fashion Blue color link
Fashion Blue

#2633CB

Sapphire color link
Sapphire

#0F52BA

UA Blue color link
UA Blue

#0033AA

New Car color link
New Car

#214FC6

Royal Azure color link
Royal Azure

#0038A8

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1237BF
  • RGB18, 55, 191
  • CMYK68, 53, 0, 25
  • CSSrgb(18, 55, 191)
  • HSL227°, 83%, 41%
  • HSL Precise227.168°, 82.775%, 40.98%
  • HSV227°, 91%, 75%
  • HSB227°, 91%, 75%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.071
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.749
  • GLSLvec3(0.071, 0.216, 0.749)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.071, 0.216, 0.749, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.071, 0.216, 0.749)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB7.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB21.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB74.9%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID1237BF
  • DECIMAL ID1193919
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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