Information about #1C485B color

#1C485B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #1C485B is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(28, 72, 91) (11% red, 28.2% green, 35.7% blue), or CMYK 25 / 7 / 0 / 64 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #1C485B reads as a confidently colored azure and carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Astronaut Blue (#214559). Nearby in the Register you will also find Nationalist Blue (#174358) and Shipshape (#21425F).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(28, 72, 91)), which gives #1C485B its character. On this background, white text reaches a 9.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.1:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:64) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #1C485B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#1C485B color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#1C485B 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 #1C485B

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

Shipshape color link
Shipshape

#21425F

Regal Blue color link
Regal Blue

#203F58

Beatnik color link
Beatnik

#1F4F54

Retro color link
Retro

#1B5256

Arapawa color link
Arapawa

#274A5D

Guru color link
Guru

#154C65

Dark Azure color link
Dark Azure

#274059

Wanaka color link
Wanaka

#284962

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1C485B
  • RGB28, 72, 91
  • CMYK25, 7, 0, 64
  • CSSrgb(28, 72, 91)
  • HSL198°, 53%, 23%
  • HSL Precise198.095°, 52.941%, 23.333%
  • HSV198°, 69%, 36%
  • HSB198°, 69%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • GLSLvec3(0.110, 0.282, 0.357)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.110, 0.282, 0.357, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.110, 0.282, 0.357)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB35.7%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID1C485B
  • DECIMAL ID1853531
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01