Information about #2B4A46 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2B4A46 is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(43, 74, 70) — 16.9% red, 29% green, 27.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 12 / 0 / 2 / 71. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A mildly saturated aqua cyan, #2B4A46 carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Te Papa Green (#2B4B40). Nearby in the Register you will also find Gable Green (#2C4641) and Firefly (#314643).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(43, 74, 70)), which gives #2B4A46 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 9.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.2:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:71) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#2B4A46 color variations

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#2B4A46 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 #2B4A46

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

Roulette color link
Roulette

#2A4D3E

Lamp Black color link
Lamp Black

#2E473B

Isobar color link
Isobar

#374846

Big Stone color link
Big Stone

#334046

Zydeco color link
Zydeco

#20483F

#2B4A46 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B4A46
  • RGB43, 74, 70
  • CMYK12, 0, 2, 71
  • CSSrgb(43, 74, 70)
  • HSL172°, 26%, 23%
  • HSL Precise172.258°, 26.496%, 22.941%
  • HSV172°, 42%, 29%
  • HSB172°, 42%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.290
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.275
  • GLSLvec3(0.169, 0.290, 0.275)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.169, 0.290, 0.275, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.169, 0.290, 0.275)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB27.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2B4A46
  • DECIMAL ID2837062
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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