Information about #2F4440 color

#2F4440 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#2F4440 falls into the Cyan Color Family — Low Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(47, 68, 64) — 18.4% red, 26.7% green, 25.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 8 / 0 / 2 / 73. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2F4440 presents itself as a softly toned aqua cyan — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Gable Green (#2C4641). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Firefly (#314643) and Lamp Black (#2E473B).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(47, 68, 64)), which gives #2F4440 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2F4440: 10.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.0:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:73), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #2F4440 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2F4440 color variations

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#2F4440 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 #2F4440

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

Gable Green color link
Gable Green

#2C4641

Firefly color link
Firefly

#314643

Lamp Black color link
Lamp Black

#2E473B

Onando color link
Onando

#364141

Big Stone color link
Big Stone

#334046

Jurassic color link
Jurassic

#37443E

Warrior color link
Warrior

#2D3B42

Gotham color link
Gotham

#303B44

Mirage color link
Mirage

#373F43

Mine Shaft color link
Mine Shaft

#373E41

Pioneer color link
Pioneer

#394541

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F4440
  • RGB47, 68, 64
  • CMYK8, 0, 2, 73
  • CSSrgb(47, 68, 64)
  • HSL169°, 18%, 23%
  • HSL Precise168.571°, 18.261%, 22.549%
  • HSV169°, 31%, 27%
  • HSB169°, 31%, 27%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.267
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • GLSLvec3(0.184, 0.267, 0.251)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.184, 0.267, 0.251, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.184, 0.267, 0.251)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB26.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.1%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2F4440
  • DECIMAL ID3097664
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01