Information about #2A3150 color

#2A3150 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2A3150 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(42, 49, 80) — 16.5% red, 19.2% green, 31.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 15 / 12 / 0 / 69. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2A3150 presents itself as a mildly saturated classic blue — one that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Lucky Point (#292D4F). Slightly further away sit Vintage Navy (#2A344D) and Aviator (#2A3057).

The recipe behind #2A3150 is rgb(42, 49, 80), with blue as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 12.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:69) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #2A3150 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2A3150 color variations

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#2A3150 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 #2A3150

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A3150
  • RGB42, 49, 80
  • CMYK15, 12, 0, 69
  • CSSrgb(42, 49, 80)
  • HSL229°, 31%, 24%
  • HSL Precise228.947°, 31.148%, 23.922%
  • HSV229°, 48%, 31%
  • HSB229°, 48%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.314
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.192, 0.314)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.192, 0.314, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.192, 0.314)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB19.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31.4%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2A3150
  • DECIMAL ID2765136
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01