Information about #1C6251 color

#1C6251 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #1C6251 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(28, 98, 81) — 11% red, 38.4% green, 31.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 27 / 0 / 7 / 62. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#1C6251 is a clearly saturated aqua cyan 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 Dark Green Blue (#1F6357). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Evening Sea (#26604F) and Eden (#266255).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(28, 98, 81)), which gives #1C6251 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #1C6251: 7.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.9:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:62), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #1C6251 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#1C6251 color variations

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#1C6251 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 #1C6251

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

Evening Sea color link
Evening Sea

#26604F

Eden color link
Eden

#266255

Push Play color link
Push Play

#21584C

Dark Opal color link
Dark Opal

#275953

Robin Hood color link
Robin Hood

#167057

Retro color link
Retro

#1B5256

Greenstone color link
Greenstone

#246C46

Jewel color link
Jewel

#136843

Green Pea color link
Green Pea

#266242

Globe color link
Globe

#256761

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1C6251
  • RGB28, 98, 81
  • CMYK27, 0, 7, 62
  • CSSrgb(28, 98, 81)
  • HSL165°, 56%, 25%
  • HSL Precise165.429°, 55.556%, 24.706%
  • HSV165°, 71%, 38%
  • HSB165°, 71%, 38%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.384
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • GLSLvec3(0.110, 0.384, 0.318)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.110, 0.384, 0.318, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.110, 0.384, 0.318)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB38.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31.8%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID1C6251
  • DECIMAL ID1860177
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01