Information about #2F7BA2 color

#2F7BA2 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2F7BA2 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(47, 123, 162) — 18.4% red, 48.2% green, 63.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 45 / 15 / 0 / 36. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2F7BA2 presents itself as a confidently colored azure — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Lure (#2F77A9). Nearby in the Register you will also find Lochmara (#316EA0) and Primetime (#3973A9).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(47, 123, 162)), which gives #2F7BA2 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2F7BA2 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.5:1. #2F7BA2 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2F7BA2 color variations

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

#2F7BA2 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 #2F7BA2

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

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Muted Blue color link
Muted Blue

#3B719F

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Waterfront color link
Waterfront

#3E7F9D

Flat Blue color link
Flat Blue

#3C73A8

Dirty Blue color link
Dirty Blue

#3F829D

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

Retreat color link
Retreat

#39909B

Mid Blue color link
Mid Blue

#276AB3

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F7BA2
  • RGB47, 123, 162
  • CMYK45, 15, 0, 36
  • CSSrgb(47, 123, 162)
  • HSL200°, 55%, 41%
  • HSL Precise200.348°, 55.024%, 40.98%
  • HSV200°, 71%, 64%
  • HSB200°, 71%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.482
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • GLSLvec3(0.184, 0.482, 0.635)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.184, 0.482, 0.635, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.184, 0.482, 0.635)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB63.5%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID2F7BA2
  • DECIMAL ID3111842
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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