Information about #2B4641 color

#2B4641 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2B4641 is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(43, 70, 65) (16.9% red, 27.5% green, 25.5% blue), or CMYK 11 / 0 / 2 / 73 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2B4641 is a softly toned aqua cyan that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Gable Green (#2C4641). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Te Papa Green (#2B4B40) and Firefly (#314643).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(43, 70, 65)), which gives #2B4641 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2B4641 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.1:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:73), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #2B4641 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2B4641 color variations

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#2B4641 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 #2B4641

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

Gable Green color link
Gable Green

#2C4641

Firefly color link
Firefly

#314643

Lamp Black color link
Lamp Black

#2E473B

Roulette color link
Roulette

#2A4D3E

Tile Green color link
Tile Green

#26433A

Tiki Tour color link
Tiki Tour

#234040

Big Stone color link
Big Stone

#334046

Warrior color link
Warrior

#2D3B42

Zydeco color link
Zydeco

#20483F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B4641
  • RGB43, 70, 65
  • CMYK11, 0, 2, 73
  • CSSrgb(43, 70, 65)
  • HSL169°, 24%, 22%
  • HSL Precise168.889°, 23.894%, 22.157%
  • HSV169°, 39%, 27%
  • HSB169°, 39%, 27%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.275
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.255
  • GLSLvec3(0.169, 0.275, 0.255)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.169, 0.275, 0.255, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.169, 0.275, 0.255)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.5%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2B4641
  • DECIMAL ID2836033
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01