Information about #2A6792 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2A6792 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(42, 103, 146) — 16.5% red, 40.4% green, 57.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 41 / 17 / 0 / 43. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2A6792 is a confidently colored azure that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Optimist (#2B688D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Ugly Blue (#31668A) and Lapis Lazuli (#26619C).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(42, 103, 146)), which gives #2A6792 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2A6792 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.5:1. #2A6792 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2A6792 color variations

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

#2A6792 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 #2A6792

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#2A6792
  • RGB42, 103, 146
  • CMYK41, 17, 0, 43
  • CSSrgb(42, 103, 146)
  • HSL205°, 55%, 37%
  • HSL Precise204.808°, 55.319%, 36.863%
  • HSV205°, 71%, 57%
  • HSB205°, 71%, 57%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.404
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.573
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.404, 0.573)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.404, 0.573, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.404, 0.573)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB40.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB57.3%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2A6792
  • DECIMAL ID2779026
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01