Information about #1C3845 color

#1C3845 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #1C3845 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(28, 56, 69) — 11% red, 22% green, 27.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 16 / 5 / 0 / 73. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#1C3845 presents itself as a pleasantly vivid azure — one that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Dark Blue Grey (#1F3B4D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Nordic (#1D393C) and Coast (#243442).

In RGB terms — rgb(28, 56, 69) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 12.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:73), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#1C3845 color variations

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#1C3845 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 #1C3845

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

Nordic color link
Nordic

#1D393C

Coast color link
Coast

#243442

Billabong color link
Billabong

#173141

Elephant color link
Elephant

#243640

Tarawera color link
Tarawera

#253C48

Crescendo color link
Crescendo

#222F44

Tiki Tour color link
Tiki Tour

#234040

Tiber color link
Tiber

#184343

Regatta color link
Regatta

#192C49

Barometer color link
Barometer

#11394C

#1C3845 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1C3845
  • RGB28, 56, 69
  • CMYK16, 5, 0, 73
  • CSSrgb(28, 56, 69)
  • HSL199°, 42%, 19%
  • HSL Precise199.024°, 42.268%, 19.02%
  • HSV199°, 59%, 27%
  • HSB199°, 59%, 27%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.271
  • GLSLvec3(0.110, 0.220, 0.271)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.110, 0.220, 0.271, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.110, 0.220, 0.271)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB27.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID1C3845
  • DECIMAL ID1849413
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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