Information about #227CB0 color

#227CB0 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #227CB0 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(34, 124, 176) (13.3% red, 48.6% green, 69% blue), or CMYK 56 / 20 / 0 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A vivid, lively azure, #227CB0 sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. 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 UCLA Blue (#2774AE). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bluish (#2976BB) and Lure (#2F77A9).

In RGB terms — rgb(34, 124, 176) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #227CB0 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.6:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #227CB0 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#227CB0 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#227CB0 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 #227CB0

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

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Bluish color link
Bluish

#2976BB

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Nice Blue color link
Nice Blue

#107AB0

Mid Blue color link
Mid Blue

#276AB3

Geaux Blue color link
Geaux Blue

#1277A3

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

Flat Blue color link
Flat Blue

#3C73A8

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#227CB0
  • RGB34, 124, 176
  • CMYK56, 20, 0, 31
  • CSSrgb(34, 124, 176)
  • HSL202°, 68%, 41%
  • HSL Precise201.972°, 67.619%, 41.176%
  • HSV202°, 81%, 69%
  • HSB202°, 81%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.486
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.690
  • GLSLvec3(0.133, 0.486, 0.690)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.133, 0.486, 0.690, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.133, 0.486, 0.690)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB69%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID227CB0
  • DECIMAL ID2260144
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01