Information about Space Cadet color

#1D2951 - Space Cadet color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #1D2951 ("Space Cadet") belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(29, 41, 81) (11.4% red, 16.1% green, 31.8% blue), or CMYK 20 / 16 / 0 / 68 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#1D2951 presents itself as a confidently colored blue — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to OSS Blue (#1B2450). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dark Blue Lapis Lazuli (#1B294B) and Regatta (#192C49).

In RGB terms — rgb(29, 41, 81) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #1D2951: 14.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.5:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:68) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. The name "Space Cadet" is officially recorded for this exact shade in The Official Register of Color Names.

Space Cadet color variations

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

Space Cadet 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 Space Cadet

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#1D2951
  • RGB29, 41, 81
  • CMYK20, 16, 0, 68
  • CSSrgb(29, 41, 81)
  • HSL226°, 47%, 22%
  • HSL Precise226.154°, 47.273%, 21.569%
  • HSV226°, 64%, 32%
  • HSB226°, 64%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.161
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • GLSLvec3(0.114, 0.161, 0.318)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.114, 0.161, 0.318, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.114, 0.161, 0.318)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB11.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31.8%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID1D2951
  • DECIMAL ID1911121
  • Name Length11
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