Information about #304F80 color

#304F80 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #304F80 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(48, 79, 128) (18.8% red, 31% green, 50.2% blue), or CMYK 31 / 19 / 0 / 50 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #304F80 reads as a clearly saturated sky-leaning azure and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Metallic Blue (#32527B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Blue Jay (#2B547E) and Palm Springs Pathfinders (#2D4C88).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(48, 79, 128)), which gives #304F80 its character. If you plan to put text on a #304F80 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. No one has named #304F80 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#304F80 color variations

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

#304F80 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 #304F80

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

Blue Jay color link
Blue Jay

#2B547E

Superhero color link
Superhero

#374E88

Venice Blue color link
Venice Blue

#2C5778

Spray Drift color link
Spray Drift

#2D5877

Zoop De Loop color link
Zoop De Loop

#254683

Matisse color link
Matisse

#365C7D

Bahama Blue color link
Bahama Blue

#25597F

Takaka color link
Takaka

#3D4D78

Magik color link
Magik

#3E4C7A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#304F80
  • RGB48, 79, 128
  • CMYK31, 19, 0, 50
  • CSSrgb(48, 79, 128)
  • HSL217°, 45%, 35%
  • HSL Precise216.75°, 45.455%, 34.51%
  • HSV217°, 63%, 50%
  • HSB217°, 63%, 50%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.188
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.502
  • GLSLvec3(0.188, 0.310, 0.502)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.188, 0.310, 0.502, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.188, 0.310, 0.502)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB50.2%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID304F80
  • DECIMAL ID3166080
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01