#012442 Hex Code
Color Name: Oxford Blue
What is hex #012442 Color?
The color name of hex code #012442 is Oxford Blue. The RGB values are (1, 36, 66) which means it is composed of
1% red, 35% green and 64% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:99 M:46 Y:0 K:74. In the HSV/HSB scale, #012442 has a hue of 208°, 98% saturation and a brightness value of 26%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #012442 Color Codes
| Color Name | Oxford Blue |
| RGB Values | (1, 36, 66) |
| CMYK Values | (99%, 46%, 0%, 74%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (208°, 98%, 26%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #003333 |
| Inverse Color | #FEDBBD [Peach Puff] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2965 C |
| Closest RAL | 5011 [Steel blue] |
| Complementary Color | #421F01 [American Bronze] |
| #012442 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #222222 |
| Desaturated | #222222 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #1D1D1D |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #1F1F1F |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #5E5E5E |
Hex #012442 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #012442 is #421F01 which is called American Bronze. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #012442 color is offered by #421F01. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #012442 are #010342 and #014240, called Cetacean Blue and Rich Black, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #012442 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #012442 are #420103 (Dark Chocolate) and #424001 (Dark Bronze (Coin)). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#012442 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #420124 (Dark Chocolate (Hershey's)) and #244201 (Lincoln Green) along with #012442, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #012442 has #420124 (Dark Chocolate (Hershey's)), #421F01 (American Bronze) and #01421F (Forest Green (Traditional)). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #012442 contains #400142 (Russian Violet), #421F01 (American Bronze) and #034201 (Lincoln Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #012442 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #012442 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 012442 Color
Tints
345068- 4D667B
- 677C8E
- 8092A1
- 99A7B3
- B3BDC6
- CCD3D9
- E6E9EC
Tones
- 1A364E
- 274055
- 34495B
- 415261
- 4D5B67
- 5A646D
- 676E74
- 73777A
Shades
- 011D35
- 01192E
- 011628
- 011221
- 000E1A
- 000B14
- 00070D
- 000407
#012442 Color Patterns
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
