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Information about #146B96 color

#146B96 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #146B96 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(20, 107, 150) (7.8% red, 42% green, 58.8% blue), or CMYK 51 / 17 / 0 / 41 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#146B96 presents itself as a strongly colored sky-leaning 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 just a few steps away from Tripster Blue (#2070A0). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Geaux Blue (#1277A3) and Yarra (#20608E).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(20, 107, 150)), which gives #146B96 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #146B96: 5.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.6:1 for black. #146B96 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#146B96 color variations

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

#146B96 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 #146B96

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

Yarra color link
Yarra

#20608E

Yeehaa color link
Yeehaa

#006C98

Sea Blue color link
Sea Blue

#006994

IBM Blue color link
IBM Blue

#006699

Captain Cook color link
Captain Cook

#00689B

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

Dauntless color link
Dauntless

#166F7F

Duck Blue color link
Duck Blue

#007791

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#146B96
  • RGB20, 107, 150
  • CMYK51, 17, 0, 41
  • CSSrgb(20, 107, 150)
  • HSL200°, 76%, 33%
  • HSL Precise199.846°, 76.471%, 33.333%
  • HSV200°, 87%, 59%
  • HSB200°, 87%, 59%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.078
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.420
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.588
  • GLSLvec3(0.078, 0.420, 0.588)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.078, 0.420, 0.588, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.078, 0.420, 0.588)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB7.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB58.8%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID146B96
  • DECIMAL ID1338262
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01