Information about #2E524C color

#2E524C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2E524C belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(46, 82, 76) (18% red, 32.2% green, 29.8% blue), or CMYK 14 / 0 / 2 / 68 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2E524C presents itself as a softly balanced water-like cyan — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dark Slate Gray (#2F4F4F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Blue Dianne (#35514F) and Silk Crepe Brown (#354E4B).

In RGB terms — rgb(46, 82, 76) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #2E524C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:68), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #2E524C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2E524C color variations

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

#2E524C 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 #2E524C

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

Blue Dianne color link
Blue Dianne

#35514F

Espirit color link
Espirit

#354E51

Dark Opal color link
Dark Opal

#275953

Hauraki color link
Hauraki

#3A4D49

Spectra color link
Spectra

#2F5A57

Push Play color link
Push Play

#21584C

Oracle color link
Oracle

#395555

Isobar color link
Isobar

#374846

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2E524C
  • RGB46, 82, 76
  • CMYK14, 0, 2, 68
  • CSSrgb(46, 82, 76)
  • HSL170°, 28%, 25%
  • HSL Precise170°, 28.125%, 25.098%
  • HSV170°, 44%, 32%
  • HSB170°, 44%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • GLSLvec3(0.180, 0.322, 0.298)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.180, 0.322, 0.298, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.180, 0.322, 0.298)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.8%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2E524C
  • DECIMAL ID3035724
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01