Information about #1C255D color

#1C255D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#1C255D falls into the Blue Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(28, 37, 93) — 11% red, 14.5% green, 36.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 25 / 22 / 0 / 64. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A pleasantly vivid blue, #1C255D stays on the darker end of the scale. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Tottenham Navy (#132257). Slightly further away sit Delft Blue (#1F305E) and Blast Off (#262857).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(28, 37, 93)), which gives #1C255D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:64), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #1C255D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#1C255D color variations

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#1C255D 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 #1C255D

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

Delft Blue color link
Delft Blue

#1F305E

Blast Off color link
Blast Off

#262857

Space Cadet color link
Space Cadet

#1D2951

Biscay color link
Biscay

#1B3162

OSS Blue color link
OSS Blue

#1B2450

Braves Navy color link
Braves Navy

#13274F

Confidante color link
Confidante

#233167

Blue Zodiac color link
Blue Zodiac

#13264D

Paua color link
Paua

#2A2551

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1C255D
  • RGB28, 37, 93
  • CMYK25, 22, 0, 64
  • CSSrgb(28, 37, 93)
  • HSL232°, 54%, 24%
  • HSL Precise231.692°, 53.719%, 23.725%
  • HSV232°, 70%, 36%
  • HSB232°, 70%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.365
  • GLSLvec3(0.110, 0.145, 0.365)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.110, 0.145, 0.365, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.110, 0.145, 0.365)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.5%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID1C255D
  • DECIMAL ID1844573
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01