Information about #1B256C color

#1B256C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #1B256C belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(27, 37, 108) (10.6% red, 14.5% green, 42.4% blue), or CMYK 32 / 28 / 0 / 58 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#1B256C presents itself as a energetic, saturated deep-sea blue — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Visa Blue (#1A1F71). Nearby in the Register you will also find Midnight Blue (#191970) and Confidante (#233167).

In RGB terms — rgb(27, 37, 108) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #1B256C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.5:1. #1B256C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#1B256C color variations

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

#1B256C 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 #1B256C

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

Visa Blue color link
Visa Blue

#1A1F71

Confidante color link
Confidante

#233167

Biscay color link
Biscay

#1B3162

Delft Blue color link
Delft Blue

#1F305E

Apollo Blue color link
Apollo Blue

#163968

PHCH color link
PHCH

#201173

Lapis Blue color link
Lapis Blue

#15317E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1B256C
  • RGB27, 37, 108
  • CMYK32, 28, 0, 58
  • CSSrgb(27, 37, 108)
  • HSL233°, 60%, 26%
  • HSL Precise232.593°, 60%, 26.471%
  • HSV233°, 75%, 42%
  • HSB233°, 75%, 42%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • GLSLvec3(0.106, 0.145, 0.424)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.106, 0.145, 0.424, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.106, 0.145, 0.424)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB42.4%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID1B256C
  • DECIMAL ID1779052
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01