Information about #2A383F color

#2A383F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2A383F belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(42, 56, 63) (16.5% red, 22% green, 24.7% blue), or CMYK 8 / 3 / 0 / 75 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2A383F presents itself as a calm, restrained azure — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Mosaic (#293741). Nearby in the Register you will also find Warrior (#2D3B42) and Dark Slate Grey (#25383C).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(42, 56, 63)), which gives #2A383F its character. If you plan to put text on a #2A383F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:75) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #2A383F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2A383F color variations

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

#2A383F color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#4B6470

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#6D8E9E

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#9EB3BE

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#CED9DE

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White

#FFFFFF

#2A383F color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#222D33

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#192226

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#111619

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#080B0C

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Black

#000000

#2A383F color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#39474F

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#49565D

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#5A6469

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#6C7275

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Grey

#808080

#2A383F color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#362A40

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#2D2A40

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#2A3040

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#2A383F

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#2A403E

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#2A4036

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#2A402D

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#2A383F 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
#2A383F
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#40322B
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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
#2A383F
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#403D2B
#403D2B

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#402B2E
#402B2E

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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
#2B2E40
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#2A383F
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#2B403D
#2B403D

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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
#2A383F
#2A383F

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#402B39
#402B39

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#39402B
#39402B

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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
#2A383F
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#322B40
#322B40

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#40322B
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#39402B
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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
#2A383F
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#3D2B40
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#40322B
#40322B

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#2E402B
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Nearest named colors to #2A383F

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

Mosaic color link
Mosaic

#293741

Warrior color link
Warrior

#2D3B42

Dark Slate Grey color link
Dark Slate Grey

#25383C

Elephant color link
Elephant

#243640

Blueprint color link
Blueprint

#2A313F

Gunmetal color link
Gunmetal

#2A3439

Coast color link
Coast

#243442

High Tide color link
High Tide

#32373F

Gotham color link
Gotham

#303B44

Iron Storage color link
Iron Storage

#2B3736

Vintage Dark Blue color link
Vintage Dark Blue

#2B3246

Metallic Charcoal color link
Metallic Charcoal

#343B40

#2A383F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A383F
  • RGB42, 56, 63
  • CMYK8, 3, 0, 75
  • CSSrgb(42, 56, 63)
  • HSL200°, 20%, 21%
  • HSL Precise200°, 20%, 20.588%
  • HSV200°, 33%, 25%
  • HSB200°, 33%, 25%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.247
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.220, 0.247)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.220, 0.247, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.220, 0.247)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB24.7%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2A383F
  • DECIMAL ID2766911
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers25 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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