Information about #2B3C40 color

#2B3C40 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2B3C40 is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(43, 60, 64) (16.9% red, 23.5% green, 25.1% blue), or CMYK 8 / 2 / 0 / 75 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2B3C40 is a gently muted cyan 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 almost identical to Warrior (#2D3B42). Nearby in the Register you will also find Mosaic (#293741) and Gotham (#303B44).

In RGB terms — rgb(43, 60, 64) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 11.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.8:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:75), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#2B3C40 color variations

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#2B3C40 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 #2B3C40

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

Warrior color link
Warrior

#2D3B42

Mosaic color link
Mosaic

#293741

Gotham color link
Gotham

#303B44

High Tide color link
High Tide

#32373F

Tiki Tour color link
Tiki Tour

#234040

Elephant color link
Elephant

#243640

Tarawera color link
Tarawera

#253C48

Gable Green color link
Gable Green

#2C4641

Tile Green color link
Tile Green

#26433A

Gunmetal color link
Gunmetal

#2A3439

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B3C40
  • RGB43, 60, 64
  • CMYK8, 2, 0, 75
  • CSSrgb(43, 60, 64)
  • HSL191°, 20%, 21%
  • HSL Precise191.429°, 19.626%, 20.98%
  • HSV191°, 33%, 25%
  • HSB191°, 33%, 25%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • GLSLvec3(0.169, 0.235, 0.251)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.169, 0.235, 0.251, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.169, 0.235, 0.251)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.1%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2B3C40
  • DECIMAL ID2833472
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01