Information about #2A3C3A color

#2A3C3A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#2A3C3A falls into the Cyan Color Family — Low Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(42, 60, 58) — 16.5% red, 23.5% green, 22.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 7 / 0 / 1 / 76. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2A3C3A presents itself as a gently muted cyan — 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 a hair away from Iron Storage (#2B3736). Slightly further away sit Dark Slate Grey (#25383C) and Earthsong (#2A3E33).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(42, 60, 58)), which gives #2A3C3A its character. On this background, white text reaches a 11.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.8:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:76), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #2A3C3A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2A3C3A color variations

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#2A3C3A 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 #2A3C3A

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

Iron Storage color link
Iron Storage

#2B3736

Earthsong color link
Earthsong

#2A3E33

Petanque color link
Petanque

#2E3E34

Tile Green color link
Tile Green

#26433A

Gunmetal color link
Gunmetal

#2A3439

Warrior color link
Warrior

#2D3B42

Mosaic color link
Mosaic

#293741

Nikau color link
Nikau

#2A4032

Tiki Tour color link
Tiki Tour

#234040

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A3C3A
  • RGB42, 60, 58
  • CMYK7, 0, 1, 76
  • CSSrgb(42, 60, 58)
  • HSL173°, 18%, 20%
  • HSL Precise173.333°, 17.647%, 20%
  • HSV173°, 30%, 24%
  • HSB173°, 30%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.227
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.235, 0.227)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.235, 0.227, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.235, 0.227)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22.7%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2A3C3A
  • DECIMAL ID2767930
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01