Information about #1C3259 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #1C3259 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(28, 50, 89) — 11% red, 19.6% green, 34.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 24 / 15 / 0 / 65. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#1C3259 is a clearly saturated sky-leaning azure that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Delft Blue (#1F305E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Cello (#1E385B) and Biscay (#1B3162).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(28, 50, 89)), which gives #1C3259 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #1C3259: 12.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.6:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:65), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #1C3259 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#1C3259 color variations

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#1C3259 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 #1C3259

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#1C3259 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1C3259
  • RGB28, 50, 89
  • CMYK24, 15, 0, 65
  • CSSrgb(28, 50, 89)
  • HSL218°, 52%, 23%
  • HSL Precise218.361°, 52.137%, 22.941%
  • HSV218°, 69%, 35%
  • HSB218°, 69%, 35%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.196
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.349
  • GLSLvec3(0.110, 0.196, 0.349)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.110, 0.196, 0.349, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.110, 0.196, 0.349)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB19.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID1C3259
  • DECIMAL ID1847897
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01