Information about #2974A6 color

#2974A6 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2974A6 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(41, 116, 166) (16.1% red, 45.5% green, 65.1% blue), or CMYK 49 / 20 / 0 / 35 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #2974A6 reads as a vivid, lively sky-leaning azure and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Lure (#2F77A9). Nearby in the Register you will also find UCLA Blue (#2774AE) and Tripster Blue (#2070A0).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(41, 116, 166)), which gives #2974A6 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2974A6 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.1:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #2974A6 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#2974A6 color variations

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

#2974A6 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 #2974A6

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

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Mid Blue color link
Mid Blue

#276AB3

Flat Blue color link
Flat Blue

#3C73A8

Muted Blue color link
Muted Blue

#3B719F

Bluish color link
Bluish

#2976BB

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

Geaux Blue color link
Geaux Blue

#1277A3

Waterfront color link
Waterfront

#3E7F9D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2974A6
  • RGB41, 116, 166
  • CMYK49, 20, 0, 35
  • CSSrgb(41, 116, 166)
  • HSL204°, 60%, 41%
  • HSL Precise204°, 60.386%, 40.588%
  • HSV204°, 75%, 65%
  • HSB204°, 75%, 65%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.161
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.455
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.651
  • GLSLvec3(0.161, 0.455, 0.651)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.161, 0.455, 0.651, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.161, 0.455, 0.651)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB45.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB65.1%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID2974A6
  • DECIMAL ID2716838
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01