Information about #2F809B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2F809B is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(47, 128, 155) (18.4% red, 50.2% green, 60.8% blue), or CMYK 42 / 11 / 0 / 39 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2F809B is a clearly saturated sky-leaning azure that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Scooter (#308EA0). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Waterfront (#3E7F9D) and Dirty Blue (#3F829D).

The recipe behind #2F809B is rgb(47, 128, 155), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #2F809B background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.5:1. No one has named #2F809B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2F809B color variations

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#2F809B 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 #2F809B

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

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

Waterfront color link
Waterfront

#3E7F9D

Dirty Blue color link
Dirty Blue

#3F829D

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Retreat color link
Retreat

#39909B

Muted Blue color link
Muted Blue

#3B719F

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Flat Blue color link
Flat Blue

#3C73A8

Teal Blue color link
Teal Blue

#367588

#2F809B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F809B
  • RGB47, 128, 155
  • CMYK42, 11, 0, 39
  • CSSrgb(47, 128, 155)
  • HSL195°, 53%, 40%
  • HSL Precise195°, 53.465%, 39.608%
  • HSV195°, 70%, 61%
  • HSB195°, 70%, 61%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.502
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.608
  • GLSLvec3(0.184, 0.502, 0.608)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.184, 0.502, 0.608, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.184, 0.502, 0.608)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB50.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB60.8%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2F809B
  • DECIMAL ID3113115
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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