Information about #1D79AE color

#1D79AE color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #1D79AE is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(29, 121, 174) (11.4% red, 47.5% green, 68.2% blue), or CMYK 57 / 21 / 0 / 32 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #1D79AE 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 very close to UCLA Blue (#2774AE). Nearby in the Register you will also find Nice Blue (#107AB0) and Geaux Blue (#1277A3).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(29, 121, 174)), which gives #1D79AE its character. If you plan to put text on a #1D79AE background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.4:1. #1D79AE has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#1D79AE color variations

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#1D79AE 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 #1D79AE

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

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Nice Blue color link
Nice Blue

#107AB0

Geaux Blue color link
Geaux Blue

#1277A3

Bluish color link
Bluish

#2976BB

Mid Blue color link
Mid Blue

#276AB3

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Green Blue color link
Green Blue

#1164B4

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Cerulean color link
Cerulean

#007BA7

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1D79AE
  • RGB29, 121, 174
  • CMYK57, 21, 0, 32
  • CSSrgb(29, 121, 174)
  • HSL202°, 71%, 40%
  • HSL Precise201.931°, 71.429%, 39.804%
  • HSV202°, 83%, 68%
  • HSB202°, 83%, 68%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.475
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.682
  • GLSLvec3(0.114, 0.475, 0.682)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.114, 0.475, 0.682, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.114, 0.475, 0.682)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB11.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB47.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB68.2%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID1D79AE
  • DECIMAL ID1931694
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01