Information about #2C2E39 color

#2C2E39 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2C2E39 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(44, 46, 57) — 17.3% red, 18% green, 22.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 5 / 4 / 0 / 78. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2C2E39 is a softly toned classic blue that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Black Rock (#2C2D3C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Crater Smoke (#2F2E3A) and Double Tuna (#2F3237).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(44, 46, 57)), which gives #2C2E39 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2C2E39 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:78), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #2C2E39 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2C2E39 color variations

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#2C2E39 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 #2C2E39

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

Black Rock color link
Black Rock

#2C2D3C

Crater Smoke color link
Crater Smoke

#2F2E3A

Double Tuna color link
Double Tuna

#2F3237

Haiti color link
Haiti

#2C2A35

Quarterback color link
Quarterback

#282B3C

Tornado color link
Tornado

#272D3C

Gunmetal color link
Gunmetal

#2A3439

Traccia color link
Traccia

#2A3335

Blueprint color link
Blueprint

#2A313F

Foundry color link
Foundry

#2C2E32

Bastille color link
Bastille

#2C2C32

Cod Grey color link
Cod Grey

#2D3032

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C2E39
  • RGB44, 46, 57
  • CMYK5, 4, 0, 78
  • CSSrgb(44, 46, 57)
  • HSL231°, 13%, 20%
  • HSL Precise230.769°, 12.871%, 19.804%
  • HSV231°, 23%, 22%
  • HSB231°, 23%, 22%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.224
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.180, 0.224)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.180, 0.224, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.180, 0.224)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22.4%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2C2E39
  • DECIMAL ID2895417
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01