Information about #2A3C47 color

#2A3C47 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#2A3C47 falls into the Azure Color Family — Mild Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(42, 60, 71) — 16.5% red, 23.5% green, 27.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 11 / 4 / 0 / 72. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A mildly saturated sky-leaning azure, #2A3C47 carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Tarawera (#253C48). Nearby in the Register you will also find Warrior (#2D3B42) and Gotham (#303B44).

The recipe behind #2A3C47 is rgb(42, 60, 71), with blue as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 11.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.8:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:72) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#2A3C47 color variations

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#2A3C47 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 #2A3C47

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

Tarawera color link
Tarawera

#253C48

Warrior color link
Warrior

#2D3B42

Gotham color link
Gotham

#303B44

Mosaic color link
Mosaic

#293741

Bunting color link
Bunting

#2B3449

Nile Blue color link
Nile Blue

#253F4E

Big Stone color link
Big Stone

#334046

Vintage Navy color link
Vintage Navy

#2A344D

Tiki Tour color link
Tiki Tour

#234040

Elephant color link
Elephant

#243640

#2A3C47 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A3C47
  • RGB42, 60, 71
  • CMYK11, 4, 0, 72
  • CSSrgb(42, 60, 71)
  • HSL203°, 26%, 22%
  • HSL Precise202.759°, 25.664%, 22.157%
  • HSV203°, 41%, 28%
  • HSB203°, 41%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.235, 0.278)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.235, 0.278, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.235, 0.278)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB27.8%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2A3C47
  • DECIMAL ID2767943
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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