Information about #2C3E49 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2C3E49 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(44, 62, 73) — 17.3% red, 24.3% green, 28.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 11 / 4 / 0 / 71. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2C3E49 presents itself as a softly balanced 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 Gotham (#303B44). Nearby in the Register you will also find Tarawera (#253C48) and Warrior (#2D3B42).

In RGB terms — rgb(44, 62, 73) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 11.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.9:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:71) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #2C3E49 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2C3E49 color variations

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#2C3E49 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 #2C3E49

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

Gotham color link
Gotham

#303B44

Tarawera color link
Tarawera

#253C48

Warrior color link
Warrior

#2D3B42

Big Stone color link
Big Stone

#334046

Nile Blue color link
Nile Blue

#253F4E

Bunting color link
Bunting

#2B3449

Cloud Burst color link
Cloud Burst

#353E4F

Vintage Navy color link
Vintage Navy

#2A344D

Mosaic color link
Mosaic

#293741

Firefly color link
Firefly

#314643

Madison color link
Madison

#2D3C54

#2C3E49 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C3E49
  • RGB44, 62, 73
  • CMYK11, 4, 0, 71
  • CSSrgb(44, 62, 73)
  • HSL203°, 25%, 23%
  • HSL Precise202.759°, 24.786%, 22.941%
  • HSV203°, 40%, 29%
  • HSB203°, 40%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.243, 0.286)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.243, 0.286, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.243, 0.286)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB24.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2C3E49
  • DECIMAL ID2899529
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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