Information about #2E396B color

#2E396B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2E396B belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(46, 57, 107) — 18% red, 22.4% green, 42% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 24 / 20 / 0 / 58. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2E396B is a moderately toned classic blue that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Ford Blue (#2C3968). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Topsy Turvy (#313669) and Filmpro Ultramarine Blue (#2C3E6B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(46, 57, 107)), which gives #2E396B its character. If you plan to put text on a #2E396B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.9:1. No one has named #2E396B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2E396B color variations

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#2E396B 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 #2E396B

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2E396B
  • RGB46, 57, 107
  • CMYK24, 20, 0, 58
  • CSSrgb(46, 57, 107)
  • HSL229°, 40%, 30%
  • HSL Precise229.18°, 39.869%, 30%
  • HSV229°, 57%, 42%
  • HSB229°, 57%, 42%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.224
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.420
  • GLSLvec3(0.180, 0.224, 0.420)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.180, 0.224, 0.420, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.180, 0.224, 0.420)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB42%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2E396B
  • DECIMAL ID3029355
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01