Information about #2A403B color

#2A403B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#2A403B falls into the Cyan Color Family — Low Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(42, 64, 59) — 16.5% red, 25.1% green, 23.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 9 / 0 / 2 / 75. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2A403B presents itself as a calm, restrained cyan — one 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 a hair away from Tile Green (#26433A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Insect Screen (#2D4436) and English Holly (#274234).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(42, 64, 59)), which gives #2A403B its character. On this background, white text reaches a 11.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.9:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:75) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #2A403B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2A403B color variations

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#2A403B 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 #2A403B

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

Lamp Black color link
Lamp Black

#2E473B

Earthsong color link
Earthsong

#2A3E33

Petanque color link
Petanque

#2E3E34

Tiki Tour color link
Tiki Tour

#234040

Everglade color link
Everglade

#264334

Gable Green color link
Gable Green

#2C4641

Nikau color link
Nikau

#2A4032

Warrior color link
Warrior

#2D3B42

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A403B
  • RGB42, 64, 59
  • CMYK9, 0, 2, 75
  • CSSrgb(42, 64, 59)
  • HSL166°, 21%, 21%
  • HSL Precise166.364°, 20.755%, 20.784%
  • HSV166°, 34%, 25%
  • HSB166°, 34%, 25%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.251, 0.231)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.251, 0.231, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.251, 0.231)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2A403B
  • DECIMAL ID2768955
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01