Information about #2E3747 color

#2E3747 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2E3747 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(46, 55, 71) (18% red, 21.6% green, 27.8% blue), or CMYK 10 / 6 / 0 / 72 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2E3747 presents itself as a softly toned steel-blue azure — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Bunting (#2B3449). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Gotham (#303B44) and Checkmate (#2F324A).

In RGB terms — rgb(46, 55, 71) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2E3747: 12.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.8:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:72) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #2E3747 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2E3747 color variations

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

#2E3747 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 #2E3747

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

Bunting color link
Bunting

#2B3449

Gotham color link
Gotham

#303B44

Checkmate color link
Checkmate

#2F324A

Warrior color link
Warrior

#2D3B42

Mosaic color link
Mosaic

#293741

Vintage Navy color link
Vintage Navy

#2A344D

High Tide color link
High Tide

#32373F

Tarawera color link
Tarawera

#253C48

Big Stone color link
Big Stone

#334046

Blueprint color link
Blueprint

#2A313F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2E3747
  • RGB46, 55, 71
  • CMYK10, 6, 0, 72
  • CSSrgb(46, 55, 71)
  • HSL218°, 21%, 23%
  • HSL Precise218.4°, 21.368%, 22.941%
  • HSV218°, 35%, 28%
  • HSB218°, 35%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • GLSLvec3(0.180, 0.216, 0.278)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.180, 0.216, 0.278, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.180, 0.216, 0.278)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB21.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB27.8%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2E3747
  • DECIMAL ID3028807
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01