Information about #2C5496 color

#2C5496 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2C5496 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(44, 84, 150) (17.3% red, 32.9% green, 58.8% blue), or CMYK 42 / 26 / 0 / 41 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #2C5496 reads as a pleasantly vivid azure and sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from St Tropaz (#2D569B). Nearby in the Register you will also find YInMn Blue (#2E5090) and Goose Juice Blue (#2B4F9C).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(44, 84, 150)), which gives #2C5496 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 7.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.8:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#2C5496 color variations

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#2C5496 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 #2C5496

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C5496
  • RGB44, 84, 150
  • CMYK42, 26, 0, 41
  • CSSrgb(44, 84, 150)
  • HSL217°, 55%, 38%
  • HSL Precise217.358°, 54.639%, 38.039%
  • HSV217°, 71%, 59%
  • HSB217°, 71%, 59%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.329
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.588
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.329, 0.588)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.329, 0.588, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.329, 0.588)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB32.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB58.8%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2C5496
  • DECIMAL ID2905238
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01