Information about #1B2E32 color

#1B2E32 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #1B2E32 is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(27, 46, 50) (10.6% red, 18% green, 19.6% blue), or CMYK 9 / 2 / 0 / 80 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#1B2E32 is a softly balanced cyan that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Madagascar (#172E2C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Kermadec (#1D2C2A) and Medium Jungle Green (#1C352D).

In RGB terms — rgb(27, 46, 50) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #1B2E32 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 14.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:80) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#1B2E32 color variations

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#1B2E32 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 #1B2E32

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

Madagascar color link
Madagascar

#172E2C

Kermadec color link
Kermadec

#1D2C2A

Dark Knight color link
Dark Knight

#232D36

Bledisloe color link
Bledisloe

#19282B

Black Pearl color link
Black Pearl

#1E272C

Dark color link
Dark

#1B2431

Indian Ink color link
Indian Ink

#232732

Cinder color link
Cinder

#242A2E

Ivy Green color link
Ivy Green

#23352D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1B2E32
  • RGB27, 46, 50
  • CMYK9, 2, 0, 80
  • CSSrgb(27, 46, 50)
  • HSL190°, 30%, 15%
  • HSL Precise190.435°, 29.87%, 15.098%
  • HSV190°, 46%, 20%
  • HSB190°, 46%, 20%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.196
  • GLSLvec3(0.106, 0.180, 0.196)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.106, 0.180, 0.196, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.106, 0.180, 0.196)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.6%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID1B2E32
  • DECIMAL ID1781298
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01