Information about #2D80B4 color

#2D80B4 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2D80B4 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(45, 128, 180) (17.6% red, 50.2% green, 70.6% blue), or CMYK 53 / 20 / 0 / 29 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #2D80B4 reads as a vivid, lively azure and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Bluish (#2976BB). Nearby in the Register you will also find Lure (#2F77A9) and UCLA Blue (#2774AE).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(45, 128, 180)), which gives #2D80B4 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 4.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 4.3:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#2D80B4 color variations

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#2D80B4 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 #2D80B4

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

Bluish color link
Bluish

#2976BB

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Sports Star color link
Sports Star

#3D85B8

Windows Blue color link
Windows Blue

#357EC7

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Boston Blue color link
Boston Blue

#3B91B4

Mid Blue color link
Mid Blue

#276AB3

Flat Blue color link
Flat Blue

#3C73A8

Kasper Blue color link
Kasper Blue

#4072B7

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2D80B4
  • RGB45, 128, 180
  • CMYK53, 20, 0, 29
  • CSSrgb(45, 128, 180)
  • HSL203°, 60%, 44%
  • HSL Precise203.111°, 60%, 44.118%
  • HSV203°, 75%, 71%
  • HSB203°, 75%, 71%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.502
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.706
  • GLSLvec3(0.176, 0.502, 0.706)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.176, 0.502, 0.706, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.176, 0.502, 0.706)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB50.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB70.6%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID2D80B4
  • DECIMAL ID2982068
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01