Information about #2E88A3 color

#2E88A3 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2E88A3 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(46, 136, 163) (18% red, 53.3% green, 63.9% blue), or CMYK 46 / 11 / 0 / 36 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2E88A3 presents itself as a pleasantly vivid cyan — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Scooter (#308EA0). Nearby in the Register you will also find Retreat (#39909B) and Lure (#2F77A9).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(46, 136, 163)), which gives #2E88A3 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2E88A3 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.1:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #2E88A3 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#2E88A3 color variations

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#2E88A3 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 #2E88A3

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

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

Retreat color link
Retreat

#39909B

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Dirty Blue color link
Dirty Blue

#3F829D

Waterfront color link
Waterfront

#3E7F9D

Java color link
Java

#259797

Endorphin color link
Endorphin

#4190AD

Celeritas color link
Celeritas

#299792

Boston Blue color link
Boston Blue

#3B91B4

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Pelorous color link
Pelorous

#2599B2

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

#2E88A3 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2E88A3
  • RGB46, 136, 163
  • CMYK46, 11, 0, 36
  • CSSrgb(46, 136, 163)
  • HSL194°, 56%, 41%
  • HSL Precise193.846°, 55.981%, 40.98%
  • HSV194°, 72%, 64%
  • HSB194°, 72%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.533
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.639
  • GLSLvec3(0.180, 0.533, 0.639)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.180, 0.533, 0.639, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.180, 0.533, 0.639)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB53.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB63.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID2E88A3
  • DECIMAL ID3049635
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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