Information about #2A7F89 color

#2A7F89 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2A7F89 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(42, 127, 137) — 16.5% red, 49.8% green, 53.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 37 / 4 / 0 / 46. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #2A7F89 reads as a clearly saturated aqua cyan and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Thousand Herb Color (#317589). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Greenish Blue (#307D7E) and Donovan Busha Blue (#327B7F).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(42, 127, 137)), which gives #2A7F89 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2A7F89 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.5:1. No one has named #2A7F89 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2A7F89 color variations

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#2A7F89 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 #2A7F89

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

Teal Blue color link
Teal Blue

#367588

Atoll color link
Atoll

#2B797A

Elm color link
Elm

#297B76

Ming color link
Ming

#36747D

Optimist color link
Optimist

#2B688D

Calypso color link
Calypso

#3D7188

Myrtle Green color link
Myrtle Green

#317873

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A7F89
  • RGB42, 127, 137
  • CMYK37, 4, 0, 46
  • CSSrgb(42, 127, 137)
  • HSL186°, 53%, 35%
  • HSL Precise186.316°, 53.073%, 35.098%
  • HSV186°, 69%, 54%
  • HSB186°, 69%, 54%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.498
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.537
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.498, 0.537)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.498, 0.537, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.498, 0.537)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB49.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB53.7%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2A7F89
  • DECIMAL ID2785161
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01