Information about #2C343B color

#2C343B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#2C343B falls into the Azure Color Family — Low Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(44, 52, 59) — 17.3% red, 20.4% green, 23.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 6 / 3 / 0 / 77. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2C343B presents itself as a gently muted sky-leaning azure — one 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 a hair away from Gunmetal (#2A3439). Nearby in the Register you will also find Blueprint (#2A313F) and Double Tuna (#2F3237).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(44, 52, 59)), which gives #2C343B its character. On this background, white text reaches a 12.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:77) — 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.

#2C343B color variations

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#2C343B 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 #2C343B

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

Gunmetal color link
Gunmetal

#2A3439

Blueprint color link
Blueprint

#2A313F

Double Tuna color link
Double Tuna

#2F3237

Iron Storage color link
Iron Storage

#2B3736

Traccia color link
Traccia

#2A3335

Gumboot color link
Gumboot

#313337

Crater Smoke color link
Crater Smoke

#2F2E3A

Black Rock color link
Black Rock

#2C2D3C

Grey Friars color link
Grey Friars

#313436

Woody Bay color link
Woody Bay

#33343A

Mosaic color link
Mosaic

#293741

Tao Grey color link
Tao Grey

#323436

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C343B
  • RGB44, 52, 59
  • CMYK6, 3, 0, 77
  • CSSrgb(44, 52, 59)
  • HSL208°, 15%, 20%
  • HSL Precise208°, 14.563%, 20.196%
  • HSV208°, 25%, 23%
  • HSB208°, 25%, 23%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.204
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.204, 0.231)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.204, 0.231, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.204, 0.231)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2C343B
  • DECIMAL ID2896955
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01