Information about #2D6E9F color

#2D6E9F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2D6E9F belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(45, 110, 159) (17.6% red, 43.1% green, 62.4% blue), or CMYK 45 / 19 / 0 / 38 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A clearly saturated sky-leaning azure, #2D6E9F feels open and friendly. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Lochmara (#316EA0). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Tripster Blue (#2070A0) and Lure (#2F77A9).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(45, 110, 159)), which gives #2D6E9F its character. If you plan to put text on a #2D6E9F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.8:1. No one has named #2D6E9F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2D6E9F color variations

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

#2D6E9F 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 #2D6E9F

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

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Muted Blue color link
Muted Blue

#3B719F

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Flat Blue color link
Flat Blue

#3C73A8

Optimist color link
Optimist

#2B688D

Mid Blue color link
Mid Blue

#276AB3

Ugly Blue color link
Ugly Blue

#31668A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2D6E9F
  • RGB45, 110, 159
  • CMYK45, 19, 0, 38
  • CSSrgb(45, 110, 159)
  • HSL206°, 56%, 40%
  • HSL Precise205.789°, 55.882%, 40%
  • HSV206°, 72%, 62%
  • HSB206°, 72%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.431
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.624
  • GLSLvec3(0.176, 0.431, 0.624)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.176, 0.431, 0.624, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.176, 0.431, 0.624)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB62.4%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID2D6E9F
  • DECIMAL ID2977439
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01