Information about #223C4F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #223C4F is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(34, 60, 79) (13.3% red, 23.5% green, 31% blue), or CMYK 18 / 7 / 0 / 69 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #223C4F reads as a confidently colored azure and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Dark Blue Grey (#1F3B4D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Nile Blue (#253F4E) and Tarawera (#253C48).

In RGB terms — rgb(34, 60, 79) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 11.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.8:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:69) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #223C4F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#223C4F color variations

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#223C4F 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 #223C4F

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

Nile Blue color link
Nile Blue

#253F4E

Tarawera color link
Tarawera

#253C48

Midnight Oil color link
Midnight Oil

#283854

Regal Blue color link
Regal Blue

#203F58

Vintage Navy color link
Vintage Navy

#2A344D

Dark Azure color link
Dark Azure

#274059

Blue Clouds color link
Blue Clouds

#273C5A

Madison color link
Madison

#2D3C54

Cello color link
Cello

#1E385B

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#223C4F
  • RGB34, 60, 79
  • CMYK18, 7, 0, 69
  • CSSrgb(34, 60, 79)
  • HSL205°, 40%, 22%
  • HSL Precise205.333°, 39.823%, 22.157%
  • HSV205°, 57%, 31%
  • HSB205°, 57%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • GLSLvec3(0.133, 0.235, 0.310)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.133, 0.235, 0.310, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.133, 0.235, 0.310)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID223C4F
  • DECIMAL ID2243663
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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