Information about #296FA8 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #296FA8 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(41, 111, 168) — 16.1% red, 43.5% green, 65.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 50 / 22 / 0 / 34. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#296FA8 is a strongly colored steel-blue azure 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 a hair away from UCLA Blue (#2774AE). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Lure (#2F77A9) and Lochmara (#316EA0).

The recipe behind #296FA8 is rgb(41, 111, 168), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #296FA8 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.9:1. No one has named #296FA8 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#296FA8 color variations

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#296FA8 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 #296FA8

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

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Mid Blue color link
Mid Blue

#276AB3

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

Flat Blue color link
Flat Blue

#3C73A8

Muted Blue color link
Muted Blue

#3B719F

Bluish color link
Bluish

#2976BB

Geaux Blue color link
Geaux Blue

#1277A3

#296FA8 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#296FA8
  • RGB41, 111, 168
  • CMYK50, 22, 0, 34
  • CSSrgb(41, 111, 168)
  • HSL207°, 61%, 41%
  • HSL Precise206.929°, 60.766%, 40.98%
  • HSV207°, 76%, 66%
  • HSB207°, 76%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.161
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.435
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.659
  • GLSLvec3(0.161, 0.435, 0.659)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.161, 0.435, 0.659, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.161, 0.435, 0.659)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB65.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID296FA8
  • DECIMAL ID2715560
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01