Information about #2A5183 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2A5183 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(42, 81, 131) — 16.5% red, 31.8% green, 51.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 35 / 20 / 0 / 49. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2A5183 is a clearly saturated sky-leaning azure that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Blue Jay (#2B547E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Palm Springs Pathfinders (#2D4C88) and Boogie Blue (#24508A).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(42, 81, 131)), which gives #2A5183 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2A5183 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. No one has named #2A5183 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2A5183 color variations

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#2A5183 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 #2A5183

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A5183
  • RGB42, 81, 131
  • CMYK35, 20, 0, 49
  • CSSrgb(42, 81, 131)
  • HSL214°, 51%, 34%
  • HSL Precise213.708°, 51.445%, 33.922%
  • HSV214°, 68%, 51%
  • HSB214°, 68%, 51%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.514
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.318, 0.514)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.318, 0.514, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.318, 0.514)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB51.4%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2A5183
  • DECIMAL ID2773379
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01