Information about #2D2D59 color

#2D2D59 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#2D2D59 falls into the Blue Color FamilyMild Saturation, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(45, 45, 89) — 17.6% red, 17.6% green, 34.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 17 / 17 / 0 / 65. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2D2D59 presents itself as a mildly saturated blue — one that occupies the middle of the lightness scale. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Aviator (#2A3057). Slightly further away sit Shadowed Lavender (#322D56) and Dark Phthalo Blue (#272D59).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(45, 45, 89)), which gives #2D2D59 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2D2D59: 12.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.6:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:65), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #2D2D59 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2D2D59 color variations

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

#2D2D59 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 #2D2D59

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

Aviator color link
Aviator

#2A3057

Blast Off color link
Blast Off

#262857

Paris M color link
Paris M

#312760

Galactica color link
Galactica

#303655

Lucky Point color link
Lucky Point

#292D4F

Paua color link
Paua

#2A2551

Cherry Pie color link
Cherry Pie

#372D52

Wicked color link
Wicked

#362F50

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2D2D59
  • RGB45, 45, 89
  • CMYK17, 17, 0, 65
  • CSSrgb(45, 45, 89)
  • HSL240°, 33%, 26%
  • HSL Precise240°, 32.836%, 26.275%
  • HSV240°, 49%, 35%
  • HSB240°, 49%, 35%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.349
  • GLSLvec3(0.176, 0.176, 0.349)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.176, 0.176, 0.349, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.176, 0.176, 0.349)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.9%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2D2D59
  • DECIMAL ID2960729
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01