Information about #1985A9 color

#1985A9 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #1985A9 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(25, 133, 169) — 9.8% red, 52.2% green, 66.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 56 / 14 / 0 / 34. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#1985A9 is a strongly colored sky-leaning azure 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 a near neighbor of Nice Blue (#107AB0). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Geaux Blue (#1277A3) and UCLA Blue (#2774AE).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(25, 133, 169)), which gives #1985A9 its character. If you plan to put text on a #1985A9 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.2:1. No one has named #1985A9 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#1985A9 color variations

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

#1985A9 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 #1985A9

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

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Pelorous color link
Pelorous

#2599B2

Bowie color link
Bowie

#0084AC

Boy Red color link
Boy Red

#0E9CA5

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

Cerulean color link
Cerulean

#007BA7

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1985A9
  • RGB25, 133, 169
  • CMYK56, 14, 0, 34
  • CSSrgb(25, 133, 169)
  • HSL195°, 74%, 38%
  • HSL Precise195°, 74.227%, 38.039%
  • HSV195°, 85%, 66%
  • HSB195°, 85%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.098
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.663
  • GLSLvec3(0.098, 0.522, 0.663)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.098, 0.522, 0.663, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.098, 0.522, 0.663)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB9.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB66.3%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID1985A9
  • DECIMAL ID1672617
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01