Information about #1C5E87 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #1C5E87 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(28, 94, 135) (11% red, 36.9% green, 52.9% blue), or CMYK 42 / 16 / 0 / 47 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #1C5E87 reads as a energetic, saturated azure and sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from allports in a storm (#1D5A8B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Yarra (#20608E) and Blue Sapphire (#126180).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(28, 94, 135)), which gives #1C5E87 its character. If you plan to put text on a #1C5E87 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.0:1. #1C5E87 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#1C5E87 color variations

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#1C5E87 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 #1C5E87

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

Yarra color link
Yarra

#20608E

Bahama Blue color link
Bahama Blue

#25597F

Light Navy color link
Light Navy

#155084

Dusk Blue color link
Dusk Blue

#26538D

Boogie Blue color link
Boogie Blue

#24508A

Orient color link
Orient

#255B77

Optimist color link
Optimist

#2B688D

Dauntless color link
Dauntless

#166F7F

#1C5E87 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1C5E87
  • RGB28, 94, 135
  • CMYK42, 16, 0, 47
  • CSSrgb(28, 94, 135)
  • HSL203°, 66%, 32%
  • HSL Precise202.991°, 65.644%, 31.961%
  • HSV203°, 79%, 53%
  • HSB203°, 79%, 53%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.529
  • GLSLvec3(0.110, 0.369, 0.529)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.110, 0.369, 0.529, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.110, 0.369, 0.529)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB52.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID1C5E87
  • DECIMAL ID1859207
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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