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Information about #2F6D9C color

#2F6D9C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2F6D9C belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(47, 109, 156) (18.4% red, 42.7% green, 61.2% blue), or CMYK 43 / 18 / 0 / 39 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2F6D9C presents itself as a clearly saturated sky-leaning azure — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Lochmara (#316EA0). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Muted Blue (#3B719F) and Lapis Lazuli (#26619C).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(47, 109, 156)), which gives #2F6D9C its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2F6D9C: 5.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.8:1 for black. #2F6D9C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2F6D9C color variations

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

#2F6D9C 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 #2F6D9C

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

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Muted Blue color link
Muted Blue

#3B719F

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

Optimist color link
Optimist

#2B688D

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Flat Blue color link
Flat Blue

#3C73A8

Ugly Blue color link
Ugly Blue

#31668A

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F6D9C
  • RGB47, 109, 156
  • CMYK43, 18, 0, 39
  • CSSrgb(47, 109, 156)
  • HSL206°, 54%, 40%
  • HSL Precise205.872°, 53.695%, 39.804%
  • HSV206°, 70%, 61%
  • HSB206°, 70%, 61%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.427
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.612
  • GLSLvec3(0.184, 0.427, 0.612)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.184, 0.427, 0.612, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.184, 0.427, 0.612)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB61.2%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2F6D9C
  • DECIMAL ID3108252
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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