Information about #2F3755 color

#2F3755 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2F3755 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(47, 55, 85) — 18.4% red, 21.6% green, 33.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 15 / 12 / 0 / 67. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2F3755 is a softly balanced blue that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Galactica (#303655). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Madison (#2D3C54) and Vintage Blue (#303D57).

In RGB terms — rgb(47, 55, 85) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #2F3755 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.8:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:67) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#2F3755 color variations

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

#2F3755 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 #2F3755

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

Galactica color link
Galactica

#303655

Madison color link
Madison

#2D3C54

Vintage Blue color link
Vintage Blue

#303D57

Midnight Oil color link
Midnight Oil

#283854

Aviator color link
Aviator

#2A3057

Vintage Navy color link
Vintage Navy

#2A344D

Blue Clouds color link
Blue Clouds

#273C5A

Storm color link
Storm

#36365D

Sputnik color link
Sputnik

#373E54

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F3755
  • RGB47, 55, 85
  • CMYK15, 12, 0, 67
  • CSSrgb(47, 55, 85)
  • HSL227°, 29%, 26%
  • HSL Precise227.368°, 28.788%, 25.882%
  • HSV227°, 45%, 33%
  • HSB227°, 45%, 33%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.333
  • GLSLvec3(0.184, 0.216, 0.333)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.184, 0.216, 0.333, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.184, 0.216, 0.333)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB21.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB33.3%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2F3755
  • DECIMAL ID3094357
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01