Information about #2B6B91 color

#2B6B91 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2B6B91 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(43, 107, 145) (16.9% red, 42% green, 56.9% blue), or CMYK 40 / 15 / 0 / 43 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #2B6B91 reads as a confidently colored azure and sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Optimist (#2B688D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Ugly Blue (#31668A) and Thousand Herb Color (#317589).

In RGB terms — rgb(43, 107, 145) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #2B6B91 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.6:1. #2B6B91 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2B6B91 color variations

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#2B6B91 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 #2B6B91

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

Optimist color link
Optimist

#2B688D

Ugly Blue color link
Ugly Blue

#31668A

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

Yarra color link
Yarra

#20608E

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Teal Blue color link
Teal Blue

#367588

Wavelength color link
Wavelength

#3C6886

Calypso color link
Calypso

#3D7188

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B6B91
  • RGB43, 107, 145
  • CMYK40, 15, 0, 43
  • CSSrgb(43, 107, 145)
  • HSL202°, 54%, 37%
  • HSL Precise202.353°, 54.255%, 36.863%
  • HSV202°, 70%, 57%
  • HSB202°, 70%, 57%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.420
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.569
  • GLSLvec3(0.169, 0.420, 0.569)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.169, 0.420, 0.569, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.169, 0.420, 0.569)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB56.9%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2B6B91
  • DECIMAL ID2845585
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01