Information about #237BAF color

#237BAF color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #237BAF belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(35, 123, 175) (13.7% red, 48.2% green, 68.6% blue), or CMYK 55 / 20 / 0 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#237BAF presents itself as a strongly colored sky-leaning azure — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to UCLA Blue (#2774AE). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Lure (#2F77A9) and Bluish (#2976BB).

The recipe behind #237BAF is rgb(35, 123, 175), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #237BAF background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.5:1. No one has named #237BAF so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#237BAF color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#237BAF color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #237BAF

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Bluish color link
Bluish

#2976BB

Mid Blue color link
Mid Blue

#276AB3

Nice Blue color link
Nice Blue

#107AB0

Geaux Blue color link
Geaux Blue

#1277A3

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Flat Blue color link
Flat Blue

#3C73A8

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#237BAF
  • RGB35, 123, 175
  • CMYK55, 20, 0, 31
  • CSSrgb(35, 123, 175)
  • HSL202°, 67%, 41%
  • HSL Precise202.286°, 66.667%, 41.176%
  • HSV202°, 80%, 69%
  • HSB202°, 80%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.482
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.686
  • GLSLvec3(0.137, 0.482, 0.686)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.137, 0.482, 0.686, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.137, 0.482, 0.686)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB68.6%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID237BAF
  • DECIMAL ID2325423
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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