Information about #2278A0 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2278A0 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(34, 120, 160) — 13.3% red, 47.1% green, 62.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 49 / 16 / 0 / 37. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2278A0 is a energetic, saturated azure that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Tripster Blue (#2070A0). Its next-closest registered neighbors are UCLA Blue (#2774AE) and Lure (#2F77A9).

In RGB terms — rgb(34, 120, 160) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2278A0: 4.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.3:1 for black. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #2278A0 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#2278A0 color variations

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#2278A0 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 #2278A0

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

Geaux Blue color link
Geaux Blue

#1277A3

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

Mid Blue color link
Mid Blue

#276AB3

Nice Blue color link
Nice Blue

#107AB0

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Muted Blue color link
Muted Blue

#3B719F

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

Optimist color link
Optimist

#2B688D

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2278A0
  • RGB34, 120, 160
  • CMYK49, 16, 0, 37
  • CSSrgb(34, 120, 160)
  • HSL199°, 65%, 38%
  • HSL Precise199.048°, 64.948%, 38.039%
  • HSV199°, 79%, 63%
  • HSB199°, 79%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.471
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.627
  • GLSLvec3(0.133, 0.471, 0.627)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.133, 0.471, 0.627, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.133, 0.471, 0.627)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB47.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB62.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2278A0
  • DECIMAL ID2259104
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01