Information about #212A4E color

#212A4E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #212A4E is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(33, 42, 78) — 12.9% red, 16.5% green, 30.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 18 / 14 / 0 / 69. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#212A4E presents itself as a confidently colored blue — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Space Cadet (#1D2951). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dark Blue Lapis Lazuli (#1B294B) and Lucky Point (#292D4F).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(33, 42, 78)), which gives #212A4E its character. On this background, white text reaches a 13.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:69) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #212A4E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#212A4E color variations

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

#212A4E color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#384887

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#566AB8

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#C6CDE7

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White

#FFFFFF

#212A4E color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#1A213F

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#13192F

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#0D101F

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#06080F

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Black

#000000

#212A4E color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#2F385D

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#3F4869

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#525973

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#676B7A

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Grey

#808080

#212A4E color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#212A4E

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#213C4F

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#214F4F

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#214F3C

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#212A4E 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
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#4F4621
#4F4621

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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
#212A4E
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#414F21
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#4F2F21
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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
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#212A4E
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#21414F
#21414F

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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
#212A4E
#212A4E

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#4F212A
#4F212A

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#2A4F21
#2A4F21

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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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#46214F
#46214F

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#4F4621
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#2A4F21
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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#4F2141
#4F2141

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#4F4621
#4F4621

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#214F2F
#214F2F

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Nearest named colors to #212A4E

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

Space Cadet color link
Space Cadet

#1D2951

Dark Blue Lapis Lazuli color link
Dark Blue Lapis Lazuli

#1B294B

Lucky Point color link
Lucky Point

#292D4F

OSS Blue color link
OSS Blue

#1B2450

Regatta color link
Regatta

#192C49

Aashay Vasani Blue color link
Aashay Vasani Blue

#202A44

Redemption Blue color link
Redemption Blue

#232545

Blast Off color link
Blast Off

#262857

Paua color link
Paua

#2A2551

Crescendo color link
Crescendo

#222F44

Dark Phthalo Blue color link
Dark Phthalo Blue

#272D59

Vintage Navy color link
Vintage Navy

#2A344D

#212A4E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#212A4E
  • RGB33, 42, 78
  • CMYK18, 14, 0, 69
  • CSSrgb(33, 42, 78)
  • HSL228°, 41%, 22%
  • HSL Precise228°, 40.541%, 21.765%
  • HSV228°, 58%, 31%
  • HSB228°, 58%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • GLSLvec3(0.129, 0.165, 0.306)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.129, 0.165, 0.306, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.129, 0.165, 0.306)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB12.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.6%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID212A4E
  • DECIMAL ID2173518
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers22 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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