Information about #2C657B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2C657B is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(44, 101, 123) — 17.3% red, 39.6% green, 48.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 31 / 9 / 0 / 52. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2C657B presents itself as a confidently colored azure — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Boomtown (#346672). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Orient (#255B77) and Matisse (#365C7D).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(44, 101, 123)), which gives #2C657B its character. If you plan to put text on a #2C657B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.3:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#2C657B color variations

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#2C657B 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 #2C657B

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

Boomtown color link
Boomtown

#346672

Orient color link
Orient

#255B77

Matisse color link
Matisse

#365C7D

Spray Drift color link
Spray Drift

#2D5877

Blumine color link
Blumine

#305C71

Venice Blue color link
Venice Blue

#2C5778

Bahama Blue color link
Bahama Blue

#25597F

Muse color link
Muse

#2E696D

Ugly Blue color link
Ugly Blue

#31668A

#2C657B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C657B
  • RGB44, 101, 123
  • CMYK31, 9, 0, 52
  • CSSrgb(44, 101, 123)
  • HSL197°, 47%, 33%
  • HSL Precise196.709°, 47.305%, 32.745%
  • HSV197°, 64%, 48%
  • HSB197°, 64%, 48%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.396
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.482
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.396, 0.482)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.396, 0.482, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.396, 0.482)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB39.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB48.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2C657B
  • DECIMAL ID2909563
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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