Information about #2A6F61 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2A6F61 is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(42, 111, 97) (16.5% red, 43.5% green, 38% blue), or CMYK 27 / 0 / 5 / 56 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2A6F61 is a confidently colored water-like cyan 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 almost identical to Globe (#256761). Nearby in the Register you will also find Muse (#2E696D) and Casal (#2F6168).

In RGB terms — rgb(42, 111, 97) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #2A6F61 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.5:1. #2A6F61 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2A6F61 color variations

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#2A6F61 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 #2A6F61

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

Globe color link
Globe

#256761

Muse color link
Muse

#2E696D

Casal color link
Casal

#2F6168

Genoa color link
Genoa

#31796D

Caesar color link
Caesar

#1B6767

Eden color link
Eden

#266255

Myrtle Green color link
Myrtle Green

#317873

Boomtown color link
Boomtown

#346672

Robin Hood color link
Robin Hood

#167057

Alfresco color link
Alfresco

#34664F

#2A6F61 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A6F61
  • RGB42, 111, 97
  • CMYK27, 0, 5, 56
  • CSSrgb(42, 111, 97)
  • HSL168°, 45%, 30%
  • HSL Precise167.826°, 45.098%, 30%
  • HSV168°, 62%, 44%
  • HSB168°, 62%, 44%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.435
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.380
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.435, 0.380)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.435, 0.380, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.435, 0.380)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB38%
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2A6F61
  • DECIMAL ID2781025
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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