Information about #1851A8 color

#1851A8 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #1851A8 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(24, 81, 168) (9.4% red, 31.8% green, 65.9% blue), or CMYK 56 / 34 / 0 / 34 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#1851A8 presents itself as a energetic, saturated azure — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Tory Blue (#1450AA). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Fun Blue (#1959A8) and Elvis (#16489B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(24, 81, 168)), which gives #1851A8 its character. If you plan to put text on a #1851A8 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#1851A8 color variations

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#1851A8 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 #1851A8

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

Tory Blue color link
Tory Blue

#1450AA

Fun Blue color link
Fun Blue

#1959A8

Elvis color link
Elvis

#16489B

Jayce Blue color link
Jayce Blue

#234E9B

Sapphire color link
Sapphire

#0F52BA

Denim Blue color link
Denim Blue

#2243B6

Green Blue color link
Green Blue

#1164B4

Strong Azure color link
Strong Azure

#0054A8

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1851A8
  • RGB24, 81, 168
  • CMYK56, 34, 0, 34
  • CSSrgb(24, 81, 168)
  • HSL216°, 75%, 38%
  • HSL Precise216.25°, 75%, 37.647%
  • HSV216°, 86%, 66%
  • HSB216°, 86%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.094
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.659
  • GLSLvec3(0.094, 0.318, 0.659)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.094, 0.318, 0.659, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.094, 0.318, 0.659)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB9.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB65.9%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID1851A8
  • DECIMAL ID1593768
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01