#1C3538 Color Meaning and Information

#1C3538 Color Information

#1C3538 RGB value is (28, 53, 56). The hex color red value is 28, green is 53, and blue is 56. Its HSL format shows a hue of 186°, saturation of 33 percent, and lightness of 16 percent. The CMYK process values are 50 percent, 5 percent, 0 percent, 78 percent.

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#1C3538 Color Meaning

Color #1C3538 conveys quiet strength, grounded reflection, and composed stability. #1C3538 muted teal evokes deep forests and shaded riverbanks. Psychologically, color #1C3538 enhances calm decision-making, focus, and emotional balance. Designers often use #1C3538 in professional and contemplative layouts. Symbolically, color #1C3538 represents steady growth, resilience, and structured insight. Cultural associations link #1C3538 to disciplined work and natural harmony. Spiritually, color #1C3538 embodies centered awareness and enduring calm.

Color Conversion

Convert #1C3538 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

#1C3538

RGB

rgb(28, 53, 56)

HSL

hsl(186°, 33%, 16%)

CMYK

cmyk(50%, 5%, 0%, 78%)

HSV

hsv(186°, 50%, 22%)

XYZ

2.4658 3.0786 4.2056

Yxy

3.0786 0.2529 0.3158

Hunter Lab

17.5459 -0.0751 -0.0441

CIE-Lab

20.3560 -8.6905 -4.9236

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red28 / 255 (11%)

11%

Green53 / 255 (21%)

21%

Blue56 / 255 (22%)

22%

CMYK Values

Cyan50 / 100 (50%)

50%

Magenta5 / 100 (5%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)78 / 100 (78%)

78%

Color Variations

#1C3538 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

#1C3538 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 #1C3538 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:#1C3538

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

13.00:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

13.00:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

13.00:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #1C3538 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

#1C3538

protanopia

#272737

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #1C3538;

Text Color

color: #1C3538;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #1C3538;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #1C353840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #1C3538;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C3538 0%, #132325 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #1C3538 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.