Information about #234D4C color

#234D4C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #234D4C is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(35, 77, 76) (13.7% red, 30.2% green, 29.8% blue), or CMYK 16 / 0 / 0 / 70 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #234D4C reads as a softly balanced water-like cyan and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Beatnik (#1F4F54). Nearby in the Register you will also find Push Play (#21584C) and Japanese Indigo (#264348).

In RGB terms — rgb(35, 77, 76) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 9.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.2:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #234D4C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#234D4C color variations

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#234D4C 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 #234D4C

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

Beatnik color link
Beatnik

#1F4F54

Push Play color link
Push Play

#21584C

Retro color link
Retro

#1B5256

Zydeco color link
Zydeco

#20483F

Nile Blue color link
Nile Blue

#253F4E

Dark Opal color link
Dark Opal

#275953

Roulette color link
Roulette

#2A4D3E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#234D4C
  • RGB35, 77, 76
  • CMYK16, 0, 0, 70
  • CSSrgb(35, 77, 76)
  • HSL179°, 38%, 22%
  • HSL Precise178.571°, 37.5%, 21.961%
  • HSV179°, 55%, 30%
  • HSB179°, 55%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • GLSLvec3(0.137, 0.302, 0.298)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.137, 0.302, 0.298, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.137, 0.302, 0.298)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB13.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.8%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID234D4C
  • DECIMAL ID2313548
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01