Color swatch image showing #1C39B9 with RGB(28,57,185) values

#1C39B9 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #1C39B9 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#1C39B9 Color Information

#1C39B9 RGB value is (28, 57, 185). The hex color red value is 28, green is 57, and blue is 185. Its HSL format shows a hue of 229°, saturation of 74 percent, and lightness of 42 percent. The CMYK process values are 85 percent, 69 percent, 0 percent, 27 percent.

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#1C39B9 Color Meaning

Color #1C39B9 denotes regal intensity, celestial truth, and profound depth. #1C39B9 rich, saturated azure is historically linked to the art and architecture of Persia, evoking lapis lazuli, deep night skies, and sacred spaces. Psychologically, color #1C39B9 commands respect and introspection, conveying wisdom, stability, and a pursuit of eternal truths. #1C39B9 is a color of majestic serenity and intellectual depth, stimulating profound thought while calming chaotic emotion. #1C39B9 color feels both vast and intensely focused. Symbolically, color #1C39B9 represents divine wisdom, cosmic order, and the infinite as understood through art and science. #1C39B9 is the color of the firmament in miniature, of poetry and astronomy intertwined. Culturally, #1C39B9 carries the weight of a rich artistic heritage, symbolizing craftsmanship, spiritual depth, and a sophisticated understanding of beauty and structure. Color #1C39B9 is a color that connects the human maker to the grandeur of the cosmos.

Color Conversion

Convert #1C39B9 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
#1C39B9
RGB
rgb(28, 57, 185)
HSL
hsl(229°, 74%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(85%, 69%, 0%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(229°, 85%, 73%)
XYZ
10.6990 6.6759 46.6236
Yxy
6.6759 0.1672 0.1043
Hunter Lab
25.8378 1.0458 -2.9972
CIE-Lab
31.0574 38.5851 -69.6123

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red28 / 255 (11%)
11%
Green57 / 255 (22%)
22%
Blue185 / 255 (73%)
73%

CMYK Values

Cyan85 / 100 (85%)
85%
Magenta69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#1C39B9 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

#1C39B9 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 #1C39B9 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.99:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.99:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #1C39B9 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

#1C39B9

protanopia

#29299a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #1C39B9;

Text Color

color: #1C39B9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #1C39B9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #1C39B940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #1C39B9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C39B9 0%, #112270 100%);

#1C39B9 Color FAQs

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