Information about #2B6BB1 color

#2B6BB1 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2B6BB1 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(43, 107, 177) (16.9% red, 42% green, 69.4% blue), or CMYK 53 / 27 / 0 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A energetic, saturated azure, #2B6BB1 feels open and friendly. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Mid Blue (#276AB3). Its next-closest registered neighbors are UCLA Blue (#2774AE) and Lure (#2F77A9).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(43, 107, 177)), which gives #2B6BB1 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2B6BB1 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.8:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#2B6BB1 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#2B6BB1 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 #2B6BB1

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

Mid Blue color link
Mid Blue

#276AB3

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Bluish color link
Bluish

#2976BB

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

True Blue color link
True Blue

#2D68C4

Flat Blue color link
Flat Blue

#3C73A8

Onetta Blue color link
Onetta Blue

#4070B8

Kasper Blue color link
Kasper Blue

#4072B7

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B6BB1
  • RGB43, 107, 177
  • CMYK53, 27, 0, 31
  • CSSrgb(43, 107, 177)
  • HSL211°, 61%, 43%
  • HSL Precise211.343°, 60.909%, 43.137%
  • HSV211°, 76%, 69%
  • HSB211°, 76%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.420
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.694
  • GLSLvec3(0.169, 0.420, 0.694)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.169, 0.420, 0.694, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.169, 0.420, 0.694)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB69.4%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID2B6BB1
  • DECIMAL ID2845617
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01