Information about #297CA6 color

#297CA6 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #297CA6 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(41, 124, 166) — 16.1% red, 48.6% green, 65.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 49 / 16 / 0 / 35. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#297CA6 is a energetic, saturated azure that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away 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, 124, 166)), which gives #297CA6 its character. If you plan to put text on a #297CA6 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.5:1. #297CA6 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#297CA6 color variations

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

#297CA6 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#297CA6 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#297CA6 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#297CA6 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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#297CA6 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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#A7542A
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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
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#A7922A
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#A72A3F
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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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#2AA792
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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
#297CA6
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#A72A7D
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#7DA72A
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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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#542AA7
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#A7542A
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#7DA72A
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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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#922AA7
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#A7542A
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#3FA72A
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Nearest named colors to #297CA6

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

Tripster Blue color link
Tripster Blue

#2070A0

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

Flat Blue color link
Flat Blue

#3C73A8

Bluish color link
Bluish

#2976BB

Muted Blue color link
Muted Blue

#3B719F

Mid Blue color link
Mid Blue

#276AB3

Waterfront color link
Waterfront

#3E7F9D

Geaux Blue color link
Geaux Blue

#1277A3

#297CA6 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#297CA6
  • RGB41, 124, 166
  • CMYK49, 16, 0, 35
  • CSSrgb(41, 124, 166)
  • HSL200°, 60%, 41%
  • HSL Precise200.16°, 60.386%, 40.588%
  • HSV200°, 75%, 65%
  • HSB200°, 75%, 65%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.161
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.486
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.651
  • GLSLvec3(0.161, 0.486, 0.651)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.161, 0.486, 0.651, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.161, 0.486, 0.651)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB65.1%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID297CA6
  • DECIMAL ID2718886
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers7 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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