Information about #224EA1 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #224EA1 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(34, 78, 161) (13.3% red, 30.6% green, 63.1% blue), or CMYK 50 / 33 / 0 / 37 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A energetic, saturated steel-blue azure, #224EA1 holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Jayce Blue (#234E9B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Polynesian Blue (#224C98) and Goose Juice Blue (#2B4F9C).

In RGB terms — rgb(34, 78, 161) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #224EA1 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.7:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#224EA1 color variations

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#224EA1 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 #224EA1

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

Jayce Blue color link
Jayce Blue

#234E9B

Elvis color link
Elvis

#16489B

St Tropaz color link
St Tropaz

#2D569B

Fun Blue color link
Fun Blue

#1959A8

Tory Blue color link
Tory Blue

#1450AA

Cobalt color link
Cobalt

#1E488F

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

YInMn Blue color link
YInMn Blue

#2E5090

#224EA1 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#224EA1
  • RGB34, 78, 161
  • CMYK50, 33, 0, 37
  • CSSrgb(34, 78, 161)
  • HSL219°, 65%, 38%
  • HSL Precise219.213°, 65.128%, 38.235%
  • HSV219°, 79%, 63%
  • HSB219°, 79%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.631
  • GLSLvec3(0.133, 0.306, 0.631)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.133, 0.306, 0.631, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.133, 0.306, 0.631)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB63.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID224EA1
  • DECIMAL ID2248353
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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