Information about #2B68A1 color

#2B68A1 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2B68A1 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(43, 104, 161) (16.9% red, 40.8% green, 63.1% blue), or CMYK 46 / 22 / 0 / 37 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2B68A1 presents itself as a clearly saturated steel-blue azure — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Lochmara (#316EA0). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Lapis Lazuli (#26619C) and Tripster Blue (#2070A0).

The recipe behind #2B68A1 is rgb(43, 104, 161), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #2B68A1 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.6:1. No one has named #2B68A1 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2B68A1 color variations

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#2B68A1 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 #2B68A1

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

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Muted Blue color link
Muted Blue

#3B719F

Mid Blue color link
Mid Blue

#276AB3

St Tropaz color link
St Tropaz

#2D569B

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Optimist color link
Optimist

#2B688D

Flat Blue color link
Flat Blue

#3C73A8

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B68A1
  • RGB43, 104, 161
  • CMYK46, 22, 0, 37
  • CSSrgb(43, 104, 161)
  • HSL209°, 58%, 40%
  • HSL Precise208.983°, 57.843%, 40%
  • HSV209°, 73%, 63%
  • HSB209°, 73%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.408
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.631
  • GLSLvec3(0.169, 0.408, 0.631)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.169, 0.408, 0.631, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.169, 0.408, 0.631)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB40.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB63.1%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID2B68A1
  • DECIMAL ID2844833
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01