Information about #2E414E color

#2E414E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2E414E belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(46, 65, 78) (18% red, 25.5% green, 30.6% blue), or CMYK 13 / 5 / 0 / 69 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2E414E presents itself as a moderately toned sky-leaning azure — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Ares blue (#2D4255). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Cloud Burst (#353E4F) and Madison (#2D3C54).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(46, 65, 78)), which gives #2E414E its character. If you plan to put text on a #2E414E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.0:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #2E414E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2E414E color variations

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#2E414E 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 #2E414E

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

Ares blue color link
Ares blue

#2D4255

Cloud Burst color link
Cloud Burst

#353E4F

Madison color link
Madison

#2D3C54

Avalanche color link
Avalanche

#354152

Charcoal color link
Charcoal

#36454F

Nile Blue color link
Nile Blue

#253F4E

Big Stone color link
Big Stone

#334046

Vintage Blue color link
Vintage Blue

#303D57

Sputnik color link
Sputnik

#373E54

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2E414E
  • RGB46, 65, 78
  • CMYK13, 5, 0, 69
  • CSSrgb(46, 65, 78)
  • HSL204°, 26%, 24%
  • HSL Precise204.375°, 25.806%, 24.314%
  • HSV204°, 41%, 31%
  • HSB204°, 41%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.255
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • GLSLvec3(0.180, 0.255, 0.306)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.180, 0.255, 0.306, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.180, 0.255, 0.306)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.6%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2E414E
  • DECIMAL ID3031374
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01