#1C285E Color Meaning and Information

#1C285E Color Information

#1C285E RGB value is (28, 40, 94). The hex color red value is 28, green is 40, and blue is 94. Its HSL format shows a hue of 229°, saturation of 54 percent, and lightness of24 percent. The CMYK process values are 70 percent, 57 percent, 0 percent, 63percent.

#1C285E

rgb(28, 40, 94)

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#1C285E Color Meaning

Color #1C285E conveys intellectual depth, composed focus, and thoughtful presence. #1C285E dark, muted blue color #1C285E evokes evening skies, calm waters, and disciplined clarity. Psychologically, #1C285E promotes concentration, measured thinking, and emotional steadiness, supporting structured reflection and strategic decision-making. Culturally, color #1C285E appears in professional design, uniforms, and formal aesthetics, symbolizing trustworthiness, integrity, and calm authority. Spiritually, #1C285E channels mental clarity, inner composure, and reflective insight, encouraging mindfulness, deliberate action, and grounded presence. Its rich blue hue balances stability with focus.

Color Conversion

Convert #1C285E across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#1C285E

RGB

rgb(28, 40, 94)

HSL

hsl(229°, 54%, 24%)

CMYK

cmyk(70%, 57%, 0%, 63%)

HSV

hsv(229°, 70%, 37%)

XYZ

3.2581 2.5726 10.9145

Yxy

2.5726 0.1946 0.1536

Hunter Lab

16.0393 0.1212 -0.3836

CIE-Lab

18.2439 14.8187 -33.8651

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red28 / 255 (11%)

11%

Green40 / 255 (16%)

16%

Blue94 / 255 (37%)

37%

CMYK Values

Cyan70 / 100 (70%)

70%

Magenta57 / 100 (57%)

57%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)63 / 100 (63%)

63%

Color Variations

#1C285E harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#1C285E harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #1C285E for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#1C285E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

13.87:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

13.87:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

13.87:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #1C285E appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#1C285E

protanopia

#212151

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #1C285E;

Text Color

color: #1C285E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #1C285E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #1C285E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #1C285E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C285E 0%, #121a3c 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #1C285E in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.