Information about #2B2E36 color

#2B2E36 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2B2E36 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(43, 46, 54) — 16.9% red, 18% green, 21.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 4 / 3 / 0 / 79. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2B2E36 presents itself as a calm, restrained steel-blue azure — one that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Foundry (#2C2E32). Nearby in the Register you will also find Haiti (#2C2A35) and Bastille (#2C2C32).

In RGB terms — rgb(43, 46, 54) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 13.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:79), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #2B2E36 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2B2E36 color variations

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#2B2E36 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 #2B2E36

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

Foundry color link
Foundry

#2C2E32

Haiti color link
Haiti

#2C2A35

Bastille color link
Bastille

#2C2C32

Cod Grey color link
Cod Grey

#2D3032

Traccia color link
Traccia

#2A3335

Crater Smoke color link
Crater Smoke

#2F2E3A

Double Tuna color link
Double Tuna

#2F3237

Black Rock color link
Black Rock

#2C2D3C

Gunmetal color link
Gunmetal

#2A3439

Nocturnal color link
Nocturnal

#2F3131

Element color link
Element

#2C2F2F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B2E36
  • RGB43, 46, 54
  • CMYK4, 3, 0, 79
  • CSSrgb(43, 46, 54)
  • HSL224°, 11%, 19%
  • HSL Precise223.636°, 11.34%, 19.02%
  • HSV224°, 20%, 21%
  • HSB224°, 20%, 21%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.212
  • GLSLvec3(0.169, 0.180, 0.212)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.169, 0.180, 0.212, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.169, 0.180, 0.212)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.2%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2B2E36
  • DECIMAL ID2829878
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01