Information about #1B2438 color

#1B2438 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #1B2438 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(27, 36, 56) (10.6% red, 14.1% green, 22% blue), or CMYK 11 / 8 / 0 / 78 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A mildly saturated sky-leaning azure, #1B2438 carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Blue Night (#1F263B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Nite Life (#1D2134) and Midnight Express (#21263A).

The recipe behind #1B2438 is rgb(27, 36, 56), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #1B2438 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 15.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:78) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #1B2438 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#1B2438 color variations

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#1B2438 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 #1B2438

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

Nite Life color link
Nite Life

#1D2134

Blue Night color link
Blue Night

#1F263B

Dark color link
Dark

#1B2431

Yankees Blue color link
Yankees Blue

#1C2841

Indian Ink color link
Indian Ink

#232732

Surfs Up color link
Surfs Up

#1F2142

Ebony Clay color link
Ebony Clay

#26283B

Dark Knight color link
Dark Knight

#232D36

Magnum color link
Magnum

#112331

Daytona color link
Daytona

#1E222C

Bullitt color link
Bullitt

#27253C

#1B2438 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1B2438
  • RGB27, 36, 56
  • CMYK11, 8, 0, 78
  • CSSrgb(27, 36, 56)
  • HSL221°, 35%, 16%
  • HSL Precise221.379°, 34.94%, 16.275%
  • HSV221°, 52%, 22%
  • HSB221°, 52%, 22%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.141
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • GLSLvec3(0.106, 0.141, 0.220)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.106, 0.141, 0.220, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.106, 0.141, 0.220)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID1B2438
  • DECIMAL ID1778744
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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