Information about #305E5F color

#305E5F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #305E5F belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(48, 94, 95) (18.8% red, 36.9% green, 37.3% blue), or CMYK 18 / 0 / 0 / 63 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#305E5F presents itself as a softly balanced water-like 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 Spectra (#2F5A57). Nearby in the Register you will also find Casal (#2F6168) and Marathon (#305563).

The recipe behind #305E5F is rgb(48, 94, 95), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #305E5F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.9:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:63), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #305E5F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#305E5F color variations

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#305E5F 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 #305E5F

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

Spectra color link
Spectra

#2F5A57

Casal color link
Casal

#2F6168

Marathon color link
Marathon

#305563

Homegrown color link
Homegrown

#366154

Lucifer color link
Lucifer

#2E5060

Globe color link
Globe

#256761

Undercurrent color link
Undercurrent

#365C6C

Eden color link
Eden

#266255

Dark Opal color link
Dark Opal

#275953

Navigate color link
Navigate

#304E5E

Oracle color link
Oracle

#395555

#305E5F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#305E5F
  • RGB48, 94, 95
  • CMYK18, 0, 0, 63
  • CSSrgb(48, 94, 95)
  • HSL181°, 33%, 28%
  • HSL Precise181.277°, 32.867%, 28.039%
  • HSV181°, 49%, 37%
  • HSB181°, 49%, 37%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.188
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.373
  • GLSLvec3(0.188, 0.369, 0.373)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.188, 0.369, 0.373, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.188, 0.369, 0.373)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB37.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID305E5F
  • DECIMAL ID3169887
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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