#1C577A color
The hex color #1C577A is a dark, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 11% red, 34.1% green and 47.8% blue (28, 87, 122).
Its hue angle is 202°, with 63% saturation and 29% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 77% cyan, 29% magenta, 0% yellow and 52% black.
The closest named color is 3AM in Shibuya (#225577), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.8:1).
#1C577A color codes
| HEX | #1C577A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(28, 87, 122) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(11%, 34.1%, 47.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(202, 63%, 29%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(202, 77%, 48%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(77%, 29%, 0%, 52%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(34.94, -6.07, -25.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(34.94, 25.93, 256.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.399, 8.468, 19.653) | |
| Decimal | 1857402 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #1C577A, 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 #1C577A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #1C577A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.69:1 | 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 #1C577A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#47577cProtanopia
no red cones#3a4e79Deuteranopia
no green cones#006063Tritanopia
no blue cones#525252Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #1c577a; }
.text { color: #1c577a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #1c577a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(28 87 122 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #1c577a, #1c287a); }
Similar colors
#2255773AM in Shibuya#115a82Whale’s Tale#1d5c83Oceanic Motion#005784Beyond the Sea#295c7aNautical Creatures#015482Grand Bleu#115674Moroccan Blue#00507aSea Paint
Closest common color name: Charcoal.
Questions
- What color is #1C577A?
- #1C577A is a dark, moderate azure, closest to the named color 3AM in Shibuya. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #1C577A?
- The RGB value is 28, 87, 122: 28 red, 87 green and 122 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #1C577A?
- The complementary color is #7A3F1C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #1C577A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.69:1 and white text 7.8:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.