Information about #1C5A6E color

#1C5A6E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #1C5A6E is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(28, 90, 110) (11% red, 35.3% green, 43.1% blue), or CMYK 32 / 8 / 0 / 57 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#1C5A6E is a confidently colored water-like cyan that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Humbec Dark Teal (#265B71). Nearby in the Register you will also find JayHawk Blue (#194F6E) and Orient (#255B77).

In RGB terms — rgb(28, 90, 110) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #1C5A6E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.7:1. #1C5A6E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#1C5A6E color variations

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#1C5A6E 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 #1C5A6E

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

JayHawk Blue color link
JayHawk Blue

#194F6E

Orient color link
Orient

#255B77

Caesar color link
Caesar

#1B6767

Guru color link
Guru

#154C65

Limitless color link
Limitless

#254B75

Venice Blue color link
Venice Blue

#2C5778

Bahama Blue color link
Bahama Blue

#25597F

Spray Drift color link
Spray Drift

#2D5877

Blumine color link
Blumine

#305C71

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1C5A6E
  • RGB28, 90, 110
  • CMYK32, 8, 0, 57
  • CSSrgb(28, 90, 110)
  • HSL195°, 59%, 27%
  • HSL Precise194.634°, 59.42%, 27.059%
  • HSV195°, 75%, 43%
  • HSB195°, 75%, 43%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.353
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.431
  • GLSLvec3(0.110, 0.353, 0.431)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.110, 0.353, 0.431, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.110, 0.353, 0.431)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB43.1%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID1C5A6E
  • DECIMAL ID1858158
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01