Information about #1C2A2B color

#1C2A2B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #1C2A2B belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(28, 42, 43) — 11% red, 16.5% green, 16.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 6 / 0 / 0 / 83. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#1C2A2B is a calm, restrained 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 a hair away from Kermadec (#1D2C2A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Bledisloe (#19282B) and Black Pearl (#1E272C).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(28, 42, 43)), which gives #1C2A2B its character. If you plan to put text on a #1C2A2B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 14.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:83) — 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.

#1C2A2B color variations

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#1C2A2B 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 #1C2A2B

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

Kermadec color link
Kermadec

#1D2C2A

Bledisloe color link
Bledisloe

#19282B

Black Pearl color link
Black Pearl

#1E272C

Sentry color link
Sentry

#1C2728

Madagascar color link
Madagascar

#172E2C

Daytona color link
Daytona

#1E222C

Cinder color link
Cinder

#242A2E

Dark color link
Dark

#1B2431

#1C2A2B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1C2A2B
  • RGB28, 42, 43
  • CMYK6, 0, 0, 83
  • CSSrgb(28, 42, 43)
  • HSL184°, 21%, 14%
  • HSL Precise184°, 21.127%, 13.922%
  • HSV184°, 35%, 17%
  • HSB184°, 35%, 17%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • GLSLvec3(0.110, 0.165, 0.169)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.110, 0.165, 0.169, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.110, 0.165, 0.169)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID1C2A2B
  • DECIMAL ID1845803
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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