Information about #2E4744 color

#2E4744 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2E4744 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(46, 71, 68) (18% red, 27.8% green, 26.7% blue), or CMYK 10 / 0 / 1 / 72 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2E4744 presents itself as a softly toned aqua cyan — 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 Firefly (#314643). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Gable Green (#2C4641) and Te Papa Green (#2B4B40).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(46, 71, 68)), which gives #2E4744 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2E4744: 10.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.1:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:72), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #2E4744 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2E4744 color variations

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#2E4744 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 #2E4744

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

Firefly color link
Firefly

#314643

Gable Green color link
Gable Green

#2C4641

Big Stone color link
Big Stone

#334046

Lamp Black color link
Lamp Black

#2E473B

Isobar color link
Isobar

#374846

Roulette color link
Roulette

#2A4D3E

Onando color link
Onando

#364141

Jurassic color link
Jurassic

#37443E

Pioneer color link
Pioneer

#394541

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2E4744
  • RGB46, 71, 68
  • CMYK10, 0, 1, 72
  • CSSrgb(46, 71, 68)
  • HSL173°, 21%, 23%
  • HSL Precise172.8°, 21.368%, 22.941%
  • HSV173°, 35%, 28%
  • HSB173°, 35%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.267
  • GLSLvec3(0.180, 0.278, 0.267)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.180, 0.278, 0.267, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.180, 0.278, 0.267)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB26.7%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2E4744
  • DECIMAL ID3032900
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01