Information about #2C9FDC color

#2C9FDC color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2C9FDC belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(44, 159, 220) — 17.3% red, 62.4% green, 86.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 69 / 24 / 0 / 14. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #2C9FDC reads as a energetic, saturated azure and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Curious Blue (#2596D1). Nearby in the Register you will also find Button Blue (#24A0ED) and Douban Blue (#2496CD).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(44, 159, 220)), which gives #2C9FDC its character. If you plan to put text on a #2C9FDC background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 3.0:1. #2C9FDC has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2C9FDC color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#2C9FDC 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 #2C9FDC

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

Curious Blue color link
Curious Blue

#2596D1

Button Blue color link
Button Blue

#24A0ED

Douban Blue color link
Douban Blue

#2496CD

Peacock color link
Peacock

#33A1C9

Summer Sky color link
Summer Sky

#38B0DE

Ball Blue color link
Ball Blue

#21ABCD

Tufts Blue color link
Tufts Blue

#3E8EDE

Blue Ivy color link
Blue Ivy

#3090C7

Freefall color link
Freefall

#1D95C9

Pacific Blue color link
Pacific Blue

#1CA9C9

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C9FDC
  • RGB44, 159, 220
  • CMYK69, 24, 0, 14
  • CSSrgb(44, 159, 220)
  • HSL201°, 72%, 52%
  • HSL Precise200.795°, 71.545%, 51.765%
  • HSV201°, 80%, 86%
  • HSB201°, 80%, 86%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.624
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.863
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.624, 0.863)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.624, 0.863, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.624, 0.863)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB62.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB86.3%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID2C9FDC
  • DECIMAL ID2924508
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01