Information about #2A5CA2 color

#2A5CA2 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2A5CA2 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(42, 92, 162) (16.5% red, 36.1% green, 63.5% blue), or CMYK 47 / 27 / 0 / 36 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2A5CA2 is a confidently colored azure that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Cyan Cobalt Blue (#28589C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Lapis Lazuli (#26619C) and St Tropaz (#2D569B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(42, 92, 162)), which gives #2A5CA2 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2A5CA2 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#2A5CA2 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#2A5CA2 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#2A5CA2 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#214981

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#193761

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#102440

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Black

#000000

#2A5CA2 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#486997

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#597090

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Grey

#808080

#2A5CA2 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#298CA2

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#2A5CA2 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
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#A2702A
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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
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#98A22A
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#A2342A
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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
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#2A98A2
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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
#2A5CA2
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#A22A5C
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#5CA22A
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#702AA2
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#A2702A
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#5CA22A
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#A22A98
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#A2702A
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#2AA234
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Nearest named colors to #2A5CA2

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

Cyan Cobalt Blue color link
Cyan Cobalt Blue

#28589C

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

St Tropaz color link
St Tropaz

#2D569B

Goose Juice Blue color link
Goose Juice Blue

#2B4F9C

Jayce Blue color link
Jayce Blue

#234E9B

Ebullient Blue color link
Ebullient Blue

#36529A

Fun Blue color link
Fun Blue

#1959A8

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Polynesian Blue color link
Polynesian Blue

#224C98

Filmpro Sky Blue color link
Filmpro Sky Blue

#355D90

Chinese Blue color link
Chinese Blue

#365194

YInMn Blue color link
YInMn Blue

#2E5090

#2A5CA2 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A5CA2
  • RGB42, 92, 162
  • CMYK47, 27, 0, 36
  • CSSrgb(42, 92, 162)
  • HSL215°, 59%, 40%
  • HSL Precise215°, 58.824%, 40%
  • HSV215°, 74%, 64%
  • HSB215°, 74%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.361
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.361, 0.635)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.361, 0.635, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.361, 0.635)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB63.5%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID2A5CA2
  • DECIMAL ID2776226
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers24 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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