Information about #1E2729 color

#1E2729 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #1E2729 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(30, 39, 41) (11.8% red, 15.3% green, 16.1% blue), or CMYK 4 / 1 / 0 / 84 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A gently muted cyan, #1E2729 stays on the darker end of the scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Dark Gunmetal (#1F262A). Slightly further away sit Sentry (#1C2728) and Black Pearl (#1E272C).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(30, 39, 41)), which gives #1E2729 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #1E2729: 15.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.4:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:84), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #1E2729 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#1E2729 color variations

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#1E2729 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 #1E2729

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

Sentry color link
Sentry

#1C2728

Black Pearl color link
Black Pearl

#1E272C

Kermadec color link
Kermadec

#1D2C2A

Bledisloe color link
Bledisloe

#19282B

Daytona color link
Daytona

#1E222C

Nero color link
Nero

#252525

Cinder color link
Cinder

#242A2E

Shadowland color link
Shadowland

#26272C

Plock Gray color link
Plock Gray

#232224

#1E2729 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1E2729
  • RGB30, 39, 41
  • CMYK4, 1, 0, 84
  • CSSrgb(30, 39, 41)
  • HSL191°, 15%, 14%
  • HSL Precise190.909°, 15.493%, 13.922%
  • HSV191°, 27%, 16%
  • HSB191°, 27%, 16%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.161
  • GLSLvec3(0.118, 0.153, 0.161)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.118, 0.153, 0.161, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.118, 0.153, 0.161)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB11.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID1E2729
  • DECIMAL ID1976105
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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