Information about #126E9D color

#126E9D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #126E9D belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(18, 110, 157) — 7.1% red, 43.1% green, 61.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 55 / 18 / 0 / 38. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#126E9D is a vivid, lively azure that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Geaux Blue (#1277A3). Nearby in the Register you will also find Tripster Blue (#2070A0) and Yeehaa (#006C98).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(18, 110, 157)), which gives #126E9D its character. If you plan to put text on a #126E9D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.7:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #126E9D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#126E9D color variations

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

#126E9D 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 #126E9D

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

Yeehaa color link
Yeehaa

#006C98

Captain Cook color link
Captain Cook

#00689B

IBM Blue color link
IBM Blue

#006699

Allports color link
Allports

#0076A3

Sea Blue color link
Sea Blue

#006994

Sweden Blue color link
Sweden Blue

#006AA7

Nice Blue color link
Nice Blue

#107AB0

CG Blue color link
CG Blue

#007AA5

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#126E9D
  • RGB18, 110, 157
  • CMYK55, 18, 0, 38
  • CSSrgb(18, 110, 157)
  • HSL200°, 79%, 34%
  • HSL Precise200.288°, 79.429%, 34.314%
  • HSV200°, 89%, 62%
  • HSB200°, 89%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.071
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.431
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.616
  • GLSLvec3(0.071, 0.431, 0.616)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.071, 0.431, 0.616, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.071, 0.431, 0.616)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB7.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB61.6%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID126E9D
  • DECIMAL ID1207965
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01