Information about #1E496B color

#1E496B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #1E496B is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(30, 73, 107) (11.8% red, 28.6% green, 42% blue), or CMYK 30 / 13 / 0 / 58 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#1E496B is a confidently colored azure that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to JayHawk Blue (#194F6E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Griffin Fjord (#274B6A) and Guru (#154C65).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(30, 73, 107)), which gives #1E496B its character. If you plan to put text on a #1E496B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.2:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#1E496B color variations

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#1E496B 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 #1E496B

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

Guru color link
Guru

#154C65

Limitless color link
Limitless

#254B75

Wanaka color link
Wanaka

#284962

Wet N Wild color link
Wet N Wild

#254375

Shipshape color link
Shipshape

#21425F

Arapawa color link
Arapawa

#274A5D

Apollo Blue color link
Apollo Blue

#163968

Spinnaker color link
Spinnaker

#2F4D66

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1E496B
  • RGB30, 73, 107
  • CMYK30, 13, 0, 58
  • CSSrgb(30, 73, 107)
  • HSL206°, 56%, 27%
  • HSL Precise206.494°, 56.204%, 26.863%
  • HSV206°, 72%, 42%
  • HSB206°, 72%, 42%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.420
  • GLSLvec3(0.118, 0.286, 0.420)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.118, 0.286, 0.420, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.118, 0.286, 0.420)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB11.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB42%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID1E496B
  • DECIMAL ID1984875
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01