Information about #2A626E color

#2A626E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2A626E is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(42, 98, 110) — 16.5% red, 38.4% green, 43.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 27 / 5 / 0 / 57. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2A626E presents itself as a clearly saturated aqua cyan — one 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 practically indistinguishable from Casal (#2F6168). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Muse (#2E696D) and Humbec Dark Teal (#265B71).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(42, 98, 110)), which gives #2A626E its character. If you plan to put text on a #2A626E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.1:1. No one has named #2A626E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2A626E color variations

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#2A626E 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 #2A626E

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

Casal color link
Casal

#2F6168

Muse color link
Muse

#2E696D

Blumine color link
Blumine

#305C71

Boomtown color link
Boomtown

#346672

Orient color link
Orient

#255B77

Undercurrent color link
Undercurrent

#365C6C

Spray Drift color link
Spray Drift

#2D5877

Globe color link
Globe

#256761

Venice Blue color link
Venice Blue

#2C5778

Caesar color link
Caesar

#1B6767

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A626E
  • RGB42, 98, 110
  • CMYK27, 5, 0, 57
  • CSSrgb(42, 98, 110)
  • HSL191°, 45%, 30%
  • HSL Precise190.588°, 44.737%, 29.804%
  • HSV191°, 62%, 43%
  • HSB191°, 62%, 43%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.384
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.431
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.384, 0.431)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.384, 0.431, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.384, 0.431)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB38.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB43.1%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2A626E
  • DECIMAL ID2777710
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01