Information about #1B3755 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #1B3755 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(27, 55, 85) (10.6% red, 21.6% green, 33.3% blue), or CMYK 23 / 12 / 0 / 67 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A confidently colored steel-blue azure, #1B3755 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 Cello (#1E385B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dark Blue Grey (#1F3B4D) and Regal Blue (#203F58).

The recipe behind #1B3755 is rgb(27, 55, 85), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #1B3755 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:67), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #1B3755 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#1B3755 color variations

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#1B3755 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 #1B3755

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

#1B3755 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1B3755
  • RGB27, 55, 85
  • CMYK23, 12, 0, 67
  • CSSrgb(27, 55, 85)
  • HSL211°, 52%, 22%
  • HSL Precise211.034°, 51.786%, 21.961%
  • HSV211°, 68%, 33%
  • HSB211°, 68%, 33%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.333
  • GLSLvec3(0.106, 0.216, 0.333)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.106, 0.216, 0.333, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.106, 0.216, 0.333)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB21.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB33.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID1B3755
  • DECIMAL ID1783637
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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