Information about #2C383F color

#2C383F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2C383F belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(44, 56, 63) — 17.3% red, 22% green, 24.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 7 / 3 / 0 / 75. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #2C383F reads as a calm, restrained azure and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Mosaic (#293741). Nearby in the Register you will also find Warrior (#2D3B42) and High Tide (#32373F).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(44, 56, 63)), which gives #2C383F its character. If you plan to put text on a #2C383F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:75) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #2C383F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2C383F color variations

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

#2C383F 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 #2C383F

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

Mosaic color link
Mosaic

#293741

Warrior color link
Warrior

#2D3B42

High Tide color link
High Tide

#32373F

Gotham color link
Gotham

#303B44

Blueprint color link
Blueprint

#2A313F

Gunmetal color link
Gunmetal

#2A3439

Elephant color link
Elephant

#243640

Iron Storage color link
Iron Storage

#2B3736

Coast color link
Coast

#243442

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C383F
  • RGB44, 56, 63
  • CMYK7, 3, 0, 75
  • CSSrgb(44, 56, 63)
  • HSL202°, 18%, 21%
  • HSL Precise202.105°, 17.757%, 20.98%
  • HSV202°, 30%, 25%
  • HSB202°, 30%, 25%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.247
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.220, 0.247)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.220, 0.247, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.220, 0.247)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB24.7%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2C383F
  • DECIMAL ID2897983
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01