Information about #1A9CCC color

#1A9CCC color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #1A9CCC belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(26, 156, 204) (10.2% red, 61.2% green, 80% blue), or CMYK 70 / 19 / 0 / 20 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#1A9CCC presents itself as a energetic, saturated steel-blue azure — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. 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 Freefall (#1D95C9). Nearby in the Register you will also find Douban Blue (#2496CD) and Pacific Blue (#1CA9C9).

In RGB terms — rgb(26, 156, 204) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #1A9CCC background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. #1A9CCC has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#1A9CCC color variations

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

#1A9CCC 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 #1A9CCC

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

Freefall color link
Freefall

#1D95C9

Douban Blue color link
Douban Blue

#2496CD

Pacific Blue color link
Pacific Blue

#1CA9C9

Curious Blue color link
Curious Blue

#2596D1

Ball Blue color link
Ball Blue

#21ABCD

Blue Green color link
Blue Green

#0D98BA

Water Blue color link
Water Blue

#0E87CC

Blue Ivy color link
Blue Ivy

#3090C7

Peacock color link
Peacock

#33A1C9

Pelorous color link
Pelorous

#2599B2

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1A9CCC
  • RGB26, 156, 204
  • CMYK70, 19, 0, 20
  • CSSrgb(26, 156, 204)
  • HSL196°, 77%, 45%
  • HSL Precise196.18°, 77.391%, 45.098%
  • HSV196°, 87%, 80%
  • HSB196°, 87%, 80%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.612
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.800
  • GLSLvec3(0.102, 0.612, 0.800)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.102, 0.612, 0.800, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.102, 0.612, 0.800)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB10.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB80%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID1A9CCC
  • DECIMAL ID1744076
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01