#1C285D color
The hex color #1C285D is a dark, moderate blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 11% red, 15.7% green and 36.5% blue (28, 40, 93).
Its hue angle is 229°, with 54% saturation and 24% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 70% cyan, 57% magenta, 0% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Fibonacci Blue (#112358), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.9:1).
#1C285D color codes
| HEX | #1C285D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(28, 40, 93) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(11%, 15.7%, 36.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(229, 54%, 24%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(229, 70%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(70%, 57%, 0%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(18.16, 14.41, -33.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(18.16, 36.31, 293.38) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.213, 2.554, 10.678) | |
| Decimal | 1845341 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #1C285D, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #1C285D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #1C285D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #1C285D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#062f5fProtanopia
no red cones#002a5cDeuteranopia
no green cones#00353eTritanopia
no blue cones#2c2c2cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #1c285d; }
.text { color: #1c285d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #1c285d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(28 40 93 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #1c285d, #301c5d); }
Similar colors
#112358Fibonacci Blue#112255Dark Soul#1c2e63Mythical Night#052462Black Sea Night#1d2951Space Cadet#082567Dark Sapphire#222255Spacescape#012253Subnautical
Closest common color name: Oxford Blue.
Questions
- What color is #1C285D?
- #1C285D is a dark, moderate blue, closest to the named color Fibonacci Blue. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #1C285D?
- The RGB value is 28, 40, 93: 28 red, 40 green and 93 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #1C285D?
- The complementary color is #5D511C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #1C285D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.51:1 and white text 13.9:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.