Information about #2F514F color

#2F514F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2F514F belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(47, 81, 79) (18.4% red, 31.8% green, 31% blue), or CMYK 13 / 0 / 1 / 68 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2F514F presents itself as a mildly saturated aqua 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 Espirit (#354E51).

The recipe behind #2F514F is rgb(47, 81, 79), with green as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #2F514F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:68) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #2F514F is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#2F514F color variations

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#2F514F 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 #2F514F

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

Spectra color link
Spectra

#2F5A57

Oracle color link
Oracle

#395555

Hauraki color link
Hauraki

#3A4D49

Explorer color link
Explorer

#374E59

Limed Spruce color link
Limed Spruce

#394851

#2F514F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F514F
  • RGB47, 81, 79
  • CMYK13, 0, 1, 68
  • CSSrgb(47, 81, 79)
  • HSL176°, 27%, 25%
  • HSL Precise176.471°, 26.563%, 25.098%
  • HSV176°, 42%, 32%
  • HSB176°, 42%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • GLSLvec3(0.184, 0.318, 0.310)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.184, 0.318, 0.310, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.184, 0.318, 0.310)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31%
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2F514F
  • DECIMAL ID3101007
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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