Information about #2D4253 color

#2D4253 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2D4253 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(45, 66, 83) — 17.6% red, 25.9% green, 32.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 15 / 7 / 0 / 67. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2D4253 is a moderately toned sky-leaning azure 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 a hair away from Ares blue (#2D4255). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Charcoal Blue (#2D4256) and Madison (#2D3C54).

The recipe behind #2D4253 is rgb(45, 66, 83), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #2D4253 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.0:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:67), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #2D4253 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2D4253 color variations

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#2D4253 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 #2D4253

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

Ares blue color link
Ares blue

#2D4255

Madison color link
Madison

#2D3C54

Vintage Blue color link
Vintage Blue

#303D57

Avalanche color link
Avalanche

#354152

Dark Azure color link
Dark Azure

#274059

Cloud Burst color link
Cloud Burst

#353E4F

Nile Blue color link
Nile Blue

#253F4E

Charcoal color link
Charcoal

#36454F

Sputnik color link
Sputnik

#373E54

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2D4253
  • RGB45, 66, 83
  • CMYK15, 7, 0, 67
  • CSSrgb(45, 66, 83)
  • HSL207°, 30%, 25%
  • HSL Precise206.842°, 29.688%, 25.098%
  • HSV207°, 46%, 33%
  • HSB207°, 46%, 33%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.325
  • GLSLvec3(0.176, 0.259, 0.325)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.176, 0.259, 0.325, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.176, 0.259, 0.325)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB32.5%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2D4253
  • DECIMAL ID2966099
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01