Information about #2C2C44 color

#2C2C44 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2C2C44 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(44, 44, 68) (17.3% red, 17.3% green, 26.7% blue), or CMYK 9 / 9 / 0 / 73 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #2C2C44 reads as a gently muted blue and stays on the darker end of the scale. 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 practically indistinguishable from Valhalla (#2A2B41). Slightly further away sit Vintage Dark Blue (#2B3246) and Blueprint (#2A313F).

In RGB terms — rgb(44, 44, 68) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 13.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:73), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #2C2C44 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2C2C44 color variations

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#2C2C44 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 #2C2C44

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

Valhalla color link
Valhalla

#2A2B41

Blueprint color link
Blueprint

#2A313F

Black Rock color link
Black Rock

#2C2D3C

Quarterback color link
Quarterback

#282B3C

Checkmate color link
Checkmate

#2F324A

Tornado color link
Tornado

#272D3C

Bunting color link
Bunting

#2B3449

Crescendo color link
Crescendo

#222F44

Crater Smoke color link
Crater Smoke

#2F2E3A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C2C44
  • RGB44, 44, 68
  • CMYK9, 9, 0, 73
  • CSSrgb(44, 44, 68)
  • HSL240°, 21%, 22%
  • HSL Precise240°, 21.429%, 21.961%
  • HSV240°, 35%, 27%
  • HSB240°, 35%, 27%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.267
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.173, 0.267)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.173, 0.267, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.173, 0.267)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB26.7%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2C2C44
  • DECIMAL ID2894916
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01