Information about #2E3149 color

#2E3149 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2E3149 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(46, 49, 73) — 18% red, 19.2% green, 28.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 11 / 9 / 0 / 71. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2E3149 is a gently muted classic blue that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Checkmate (#2F324A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bunting (#2B3449) and Vintage Dark Blue (#2B3246).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(46, 49, 73)), which gives #2E3149 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2E3149 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:71) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #2E3149 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#2E3149 color variations

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

#2E3149 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 #2E3149

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

Checkmate color link
Checkmate

#2F324A

Bunting color link
Bunting

#2B3449

Vintage Navy color link
Vintage Navy

#2A344D

Lucky Point color link
Lucky Point

#292D4F

Valhalla color link
Valhalla

#2A2B41

Blueprint color link
Blueprint

#2A313F

Wicked color link
Wicked

#362F50

Mosaic color link
Mosaic

#293741

Gotham color link
Gotham

#303B44

Warrior color link
Warrior

#2D3B42

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2E3149
  • RGB46, 49, 73
  • CMYK11, 9, 0, 71
  • CSSrgb(46, 49, 73)
  • HSL233°, 23%, 23%
  • HSL Precise233.333°, 22.689%, 23.333%
  • HSV233°, 37%, 29%
  • HSB233°, 37%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • GLSLvec3(0.180, 0.192, 0.286)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.180, 0.192, 0.286, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.180, 0.192, 0.286)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB19.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.6%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2E3149
  • DECIMAL ID3027273
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01