Information about #1C2C5E color

#1C2C5E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #1C2C5E belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(28, 44, 94) — 11% red, 17.3% green, 36.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 26 / 20 / 0 / 63. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#1C2C5E is a pleasantly vivid blue that carries a shadowy depth. 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 Delft Blue (#1F305E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Biscay (#1B3162) and Dark Phthalo Blue (#272D59).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(28, 44, 94)), which gives #1C2C5E its character. If you plan to put text on a #1C2C5E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:63), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #1C2C5E is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#1C2C5E color variations

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#1C2C5E 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 #1C2C5E

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

Biscay color link
Biscay

#1B3162

Confidante color link
Confidante

#233167

Cello color link
Cello

#1E385B

Blast Off color link
Blast Off

#262857

Space Cadet color link
Space Cadet

#1D2951

Aviator color link
Aviator

#2A3057

OSS Blue color link
OSS Blue

#1B2450

#1C2C5E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1C2C5E
  • RGB28, 44, 94
  • CMYK26, 20, 0, 63
  • CSSrgb(28, 44, 94)
  • HSL225°, 54%, 24%
  • HSL Precise225.455°, 54.098%, 23.922%
  • HSV225°, 70%, 37%
  • HSB225°, 70%, 37%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • GLSLvec3(0.110, 0.173, 0.369)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.110, 0.173, 0.369, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.110, 0.173, 0.369)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID1C2C5E
  • DECIMAL ID1846366
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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