Information about #2C4248 color

#2C4248 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2C4248 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(44, 66, 72) — 17.3% red, 25.9% green, 28.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 11 / 2 / 0 / 72. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #2C4248 reads as a softly toned aqua cyan and leans clearly toward the dark side. Designers typically reach for tones like this for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Japanese Indigo (#264348). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Big Stone (#334046) and Gable Green (#2C4641).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(44, 66, 72)), which gives #2C4248 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2C4248: 10.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.0:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:72), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #2C4248 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2C4248 color variations

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#2C4248 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 #2C4248

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

Big Stone color link
Big Stone

#334046

Gable Green color link
Gable Green

#2C4641

Firefly color link
Firefly

#314643

Gotham color link
Gotham

#303B44

Tarawera color link
Tarawera

#253C48

Warrior color link
Warrior

#2D3B42

Nile Blue color link
Nile Blue

#253F4E

Cloud Burst color link
Cloud Burst

#353E4F

Tiki Tour color link
Tiki Tour

#234040

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C4248
  • RGB44, 66, 72
  • CMYK11, 2, 0, 72
  • CSSrgb(44, 66, 72)
  • HSL193°, 24%, 23%
  • HSL Precise192.857°, 24.138%, 22.745%
  • HSV193°, 39%, 28%
  • HSB193°, 39%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.259, 0.282)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.259, 0.282, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.259, 0.282)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.2%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2C4248
  • DECIMAL ID2900552
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01