Information about #2C2E38 color

#2C2E38 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#2C2E38 falls into the Blue Color Family — Low Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(44, 46, 56) — 17.3% red, 18% green, 22% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 5 / 4 / 0 / 78. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2C2E38 is a gently muted classic blue that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Crater Smoke (#2F2E3A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Black Rock (#2C2D3C) and Haiti (#2C2A35).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(44, 46, 56)), which gives #2C2E38 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 13.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:78) — 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.

#2C2E38 color variations

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

#2C2E38 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#505466

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#757A93

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#D1D2DB

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White

#FFFFFF

#2C2E38 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#23252D

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#1A1C22

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#111216

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#08090B

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Black

#000000

#2C2E38 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#3B3E48

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#4B4D57

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#5C5D65

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#6D6E72

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Grey

#808080

#2C2E38 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#342C39

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#2F2C39

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#2C2E38

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#2C3339

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#2C3839

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#2C3934

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#2C2E38 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
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#39372D
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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
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#35392D
#35392D

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#39312D
#39312D

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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
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#2C2E38
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#2D3539
#2D3539

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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
#2C2E38
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#392D2F
#392D2F

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#2F392D
#2F392D

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#372D39
#372D39

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#39372D
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#2F392D
#2F392D

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#392D35
#392D35

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#39372D
#39372D

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#2D3931
#2D3931

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Nearest named colors to #2C2E38

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

Crater Smoke color link
Crater Smoke

#2F2E3A

Black Rock color link
Black Rock

#2C2D3C

Haiti color link
Haiti

#2C2A35

Double Tuna color link
Double Tuna

#2F3237

Foundry color link
Foundry

#2C2E32

Traccia color link
Traccia

#2A3335

Bastille color link
Bastille

#2C2C32

Cod Grey color link
Cod Grey

#2D3032

Gunmetal color link
Gunmetal

#2A3439

Quarterback color link
Quarterback

#282B3C

Tornado color link
Tornado

#272D3C

Goth Girl Hair Black color link
Goth Girl Hair Black

#323136

#2C2E38 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C2E38
  • RGB44, 46, 56
  • CMYK5, 4, 0, 78
  • CSSrgb(44, 46, 56)
  • HSL230°, 12%, 20%
  • HSL Precise230°, 12%, 19.608%
  • HSV230°, 21%, 22%
  • HSB230°, 21%, 22%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.180, 0.220)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.180, 0.220, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.180, 0.220)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2C2E38
  • DECIMAL ID2895416
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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