Information about #127BAF color

#127BAF color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #127BAF belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(18, 123, 175) (7.1% red, 48.2% green, 68.6% blue), or CMYK 62 / 20 / 0 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#127BAF presents itself as a energetic, saturated azure — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Nice Blue (#107AB0). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Geaux Blue (#1277A3) and Strong Cerulean (#007EA8).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(18, 123, 175)), which gives #127BAF its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #127BAF: 4.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.5:1 for black. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #127BAF is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#127BAF color variations

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

#127BAF 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 #127BAF

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

Nice Blue color link
Nice Blue

#107AB0

Geaux Blue color link
Geaux Blue

#1277A3

Cerulean color link
Cerulean

#007BA7

Bowie color link
Bowie

#0084AC

CG Blue color link
CG Blue

#007AA5

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Allports color link
Allports

#0076A3

Kari Blue color link
Kari Blue

#006DB1

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#127BAF
  • RGB18, 123, 175
  • CMYK62, 20, 0, 31
  • CSSrgb(18, 123, 175)
  • HSL200°, 81%, 38%
  • HSL Precise199.873°, 81.347%, 37.843%
  • HSV200°, 90%, 69%
  • HSB200°, 90%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.071
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.482
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.686
  • GLSLvec3(0.071, 0.482, 0.686)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.071, 0.482, 0.686, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.071, 0.482, 0.686)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB7.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB68.6%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID127BAF
  • DECIMAL ID1211311
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01