Information about #2F3C3A color

#2F3C3A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2F3C3A is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(47, 60, 58) — 18.4% red, 23.5% green, 22.7% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 5 / 0 / 1 / 76. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2F3C3A presents itself as a gently muted cyan — one that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Petanque (#2E3E34). Slightly further away sit Onyx (#353839) and Iron Storage (#2B3736).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(47, 60, 58)), which gives #2F3C3A its character. On this background, white text reaches a 11.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.8:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:76), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #2F3C3A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2F3C3A color variations

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#2F3C3A 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 #2F3C3A

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

Petanque color link
Petanque

#2E3E34

Onyx color link
Onyx

#353839

Iron Storage color link
Iron Storage

#2B3736

High Tide color link
High Tide

#32373F

Shark color link
Shark

#34363A

Warrior color link
Warrior

#2D3B42

Vulcan color link
Vulcan

#36383C

Possessed color link
Possessed

#373B38

Atom color link
Atom

#373A3C

Timber Green color link
Timber Green

#324336

Earthsong color link
Earthsong

#2A3E33

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F3C3A
  • RGB47, 60, 58
  • CMYK5, 0, 1, 76
  • CSSrgb(47, 60, 58)
  • HSL171°, 12%, 21%
  • HSL Precise170.769°, 12.15%, 20.98%
  • HSV171°, 22%, 24%
  • HSB171°, 22%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.227
  • GLSLvec3(0.184, 0.235, 0.227)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.184, 0.235, 0.227, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.184, 0.235, 0.227)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22.7%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2F3C3A
  • DECIMAL ID3095610
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01