Information about #2C98B8 color

#2C98B8 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2C98B8 is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(44, 152, 184) — 17.3% red, 59.6% green, 72.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 55 / 13 / 0 / 28. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2C98B8 presents itself as a energetic, saturated cyan — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Pelorous (#2599B2). Nearby in the Register you will also find Homebox Blue (#36A2B9) and Boston Blue (#3B91B4).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(44, 152, 184)), which gives #2C98B8 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 6.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.3:1. No one has named #2C98B8 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2C98B8 color variations

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#2C98B8 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 #2C98B8

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

Pelorous color link
Pelorous

#2599B2

Homebox Blue color link
Homebox Blue

#36A2B9

Boston Blue color link
Boston Blue

#3B91B4

Blue Ivy color link
Blue Ivy

#3090C7

Peacock color link
Peacock

#33A1C9

Douban Blue color link
Douban Blue

#2496CD

Freefall color link
Freefall

#1D95C9

Moonstone color link
Moonstone

#3AA8C1

Endorphin color link
Endorphin

#4190AD

Sports Star color link
Sports Star

#3D85B8

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C98B8
  • RGB44, 152, 184
  • CMYK55, 13, 0, 28
  • CSSrgb(44, 152, 184)
  • HSL194°, 61%, 45%
  • HSL Precise193.714°, 61.404%, 44.706%
  • HSV194°, 76%, 72%
  • HSB194°, 76%, 72%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.596
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.722
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.596, 0.722)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.596, 0.722, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.596, 0.722)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB59.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB72.2%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID2C98B8
  • DECIMAL ID2922680
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01