Information about #1F4242 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #1F4242 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(31, 66, 66) — 12.2% red, 25.9% green, 25.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 14 / 0 / 0 / 74. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#1F4242 is a moderately toned 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 Tiki Tour (#234040). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Zydeco (#20483F) and Tiber (#184343).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(31, 66, 66)), which gives #1F4242 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #1F4242: 11.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.9:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:74), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #1F4242 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#1F4242 color variations

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#1F4242 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 #1F4242

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

Tiki Tour color link
Tiki Tour

#234040

Zydeco color link
Zydeco

#20483F

Tiber color link
Tiber

#184343

MSU Green color link
MSU Green

#18453B

Tarawera color link
Tarawera

#253C48

Tile Green color link
Tile Green

#26433A

Nordic color link
Nordic

#1D393C

Elephant color link
Elephant

#243640

#1F4242 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1F4242
  • RGB31, 66, 66
  • CMYK14, 0, 0, 74
  • CSSrgb(31, 66, 66)
  • HSL180°, 36%, 19%
  • HSL Precise180°, 36.082%, 19.02%
  • HSV180°, 53%, 26%
  • HSB180°, 53%, 26%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.122, 0.259, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.122, 0.259, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.122, 0.259, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB12.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID1F4242
  • DECIMAL ID2048578
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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