Information about #2A2A37 color

#2A2A37 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2A2A37 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(42, 42, 55) (16.5% red, 16.5% green, 21.6% blue), or CMYK 5 / 5 / 0 / 78 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2A2A37 presents itself as a softly toned deep-sea blue — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Haiti (#2C2A35). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Quarterback (#282B3C) and Bastille (#2C2C32).

In RGB terms — rgb(42, 42, 55) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2A2A37: 14.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.5:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:78) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #2A2A37 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2A2A37 color variations

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

#2A2A37 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 #2A2A37

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

Haiti color link
Haiti

#2C2A35

Quarterback color link
Quarterback

#282B3C

Bastille color link
Bastille

#2C2C32

Ebony Clay color link
Ebony Clay

#26283B

Black Rock color link
Black Rock

#2C2D3C

Rasputin color link
Rasputin

#2F2735

Tornado color link
Tornado

#272D3C

Foundry color link
Foundry

#2C2E32

Showtime color link
Showtime

#2F263A

Crater Smoke color link
Crater Smoke

#2F2E3A

Dark Knight color link
Dark Knight

#232D36

Bullitt color link
Bullitt

#27253C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A2A37
  • RGB42, 42, 55
  • CMYK5, 5, 0, 78
  • CSSrgb(42, 42, 55)
  • HSL240°, 13%, 19%
  • HSL Precise240°, 13.402%, 19.02%
  • HSV240°, 24%, 22%
  • HSB240°, 24%, 22%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.165, 0.216)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.165, 0.216, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.165, 0.216)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.6%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2A2A37
  • DECIMAL ID2763319
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01