Information about #2B3D49 color

#2B3D49 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2B3D49 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(43, 61, 73) — 16.9% red, 23.9% green, 28.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 12 / 5 / 0 / 71. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2B3D49 presents itself as a mildly saturated 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 Tarawera (#253C48). Nearby in the Register you will also find Gotham (#303B44) and Warrior (#2D3B42).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(43, 61, 73)), which gives #2B3D49 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 11.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.9:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), 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.

#2B3D49 color variations

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#2B3D49 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 #2B3D49

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

Tarawera color link
Tarawera

#253C48

Gotham color link
Gotham

#303B44

Warrior color link
Warrior

#2D3B42

Nile Blue color link
Nile Blue

#253F4E

Bunting color link
Bunting

#2B3449

Big Stone color link
Big Stone

#334046

Vintage Navy color link
Vintage Navy

#2A344D

Mosaic color link
Mosaic

#293741

Madison color link
Madison

#2D3C54

Cloud Burst color link
Cloud Burst

#353E4F

#2B3D49 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B3D49
  • RGB43, 61, 73
  • CMYK12, 5, 0, 71
  • CSSrgb(43, 61, 73)
  • HSL204°, 26%, 23%
  • HSL Precise204°, 25.862%, 22.745%
  • HSV204°, 41%, 29%
  • HSB204°, 41%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • GLSLvec3(0.169, 0.239, 0.286)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.169, 0.239, 0.286, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.169, 0.239, 0.286)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2B3D49
  • DECIMAL ID2833737
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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