Information about #2A3D3B color

#2A3D3B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2A3D3B is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(42, 61, 59) (16.5% red, 23.9% green, 23.1% blue), or CMYK 7 / 0 / 1 / 76 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2A3D3B is a gently muted aqua cyan that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dark Slate Grey (#25383C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Tile Green (#26433A) and Iron Storage (#2B3736).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(42, 61, 59)), which gives #2A3D3B its character. On this background, white text reaches a 11.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.8:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:76) — 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.

#2A3D3B color variations

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#2A3D3B 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 #2A3D3B

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

Tile Green color link
Tile Green

#26433A

Iron Storage color link
Iron Storage

#2B3736

Warrior color link
Warrior

#2D3B42

Earthsong color link
Earthsong

#2A3E33

Petanque color link
Petanque

#2E3E34

Mosaic color link
Mosaic

#293741

Tiki Tour color link
Tiki Tour

#234040

Gunmetal color link
Gunmetal

#2A3439

Nikau color link
Nikau

#2A4032

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A3D3B
  • RGB42, 61, 59
  • CMYK7, 0, 1, 76
  • CSSrgb(42, 61, 59)
  • HSL174°, 18%, 20%
  • HSL Precise173.684°, 18.447%, 20.196%
  • HSV174°, 31%, 24%
  • HSB174°, 31%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.239, 0.231)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.239, 0.231, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.239, 0.231)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2A3D3B
  • DECIMAL ID2768187
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01