Information about #2C5E50 color

#2C5E50 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2C5E50 is classified in the Register under the Spring Green Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(44, 94, 80) (17.3% red, 36.9% green, 31.4% blue), or CMYK 20 / 0 / 5 / 63 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2C5E50 is a softly balanced spring green that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Evening Sea (#26604F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dark Opal (#275953) and Spectra (#2F5A57).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(44, 94, 80)), which gives #2C5E50 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2C5E50 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:63) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #2C5E50 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2C5E50 color variations

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#2C5E50 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 #2C5E50

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

Evening Sea color link
Evening Sea

#26604F

Dark Opal color link
Dark Opal

#275953

Spectra color link
Spectra

#2F5A57

Eden color link
Eden

#266255

Homegrown color link
Homegrown

#366154

Alfresco color link
Alfresco

#34664F

Poker Green color link
Poker Green

#35654D

Push Play color link
Push Play

#21584C

Green Pea color link
Green Pea

#266242

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C5E50
  • RGB44, 94, 80
  • CMYK20, 0, 5, 63
  • CSSrgb(44, 94, 80)
  • HSL163°, 36%, 27%
  • HSL Precise163.2°, 36.232%, 27.059%
  • HSV163°, 53%, 37%
  • HSB163°, 53%, 37%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.314
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.369, 0.314)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.369, 0.314, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.369, 0.314)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31.4%
  • Color FamilySpring Green
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2C5E50
  • DECIMAL ID2907728
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01