Information about #2C3849 color

#2C3849 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2C3849 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(44, 56, 73) — 17.3% red, 22% green, 28.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 11 / 7 / 0 / 71. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2C3849 presents itself as a calm, restrained steel-blue 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 practically indistinguishable from Bunting (#2B3449). Nearby in the Register you will also find Vintage Navy (#2A344D) and Checkmate (#2F324A).

In RGB terms — rgb(44, 56, 73) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 11.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.8:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #2C3849 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2C3849 color variations

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#2C3849 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 #2C3849

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

Bunting color link
Bunting

#2B3449

Vintage Navy color link
Vintage Navy

#2A344D

Checkmate color link
Checkmate

#2F324A

Gotham color link
Gotham

#303B44

Warrior color link
Warrior

#2D3B42

Tarawera color link
Tarawera

#253C48

Mosaic color link
Mosaic

#293741

Big Stone color link
Big Stone

#334046

Nile Blue color link
Nile Blue

#253F4E

Coast color link
Coast

#243442

Midnight Oil color link
Midnight Oil

#283854

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C3849
  • RGB44, 56, 73
  • CMYK11, 7, 0, 71
  • CSSrgb(44, 56, 73)
  • HSL215°, 25%, 23%
  • HSL Precise215.172°, 24.786%, 22.941%
  • HSV215°, 40%, 29%
  • HSB215°, 40%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.220, 0.286)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.220, 0.286, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.220, 0.286)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.6%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2C3849
  • DECIMAL ID2897993
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01