Information about #305FAB color

#305FAB color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #305FAB is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(48, 95, 171) (18.8% red, 37.3% green, 67.1% blue), or CMYK 48 / 30 / 0 / 33 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#305FAB is a confidently colored azure that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. 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 Mid Blue (#276AB3). Nearby in the Register you will also find Lapis Lazuli (#26619C) and Cyan Cobalt Blue (#28589C).

In RGB terms — rgb(48, 95, 171) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #305FAB background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.4:1. #305FAB has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#305FAB color variations

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

#305FAB 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 #305FAB

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

Mid Blue color link
Mid Blue

#276AB3

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

St Tropaz color link
St Tropaz

#2D569B

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Super Duper color link
Super Duper

#42639F

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Violet Blue color link
Violet Blue

#324AB2

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Flat Blue color link
Flat Blue

#3C73A8

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#305FAB
  • RGB48, 95, 171
  • CMYK48, 30, 0, 33
  • CSSrgb(48, 95, 171)
  • HSL217°, 56%, 43%
  • HSL Precise217.073°, 56.164%, 42.941%
  • HSV217°, 72%, 67%
  • HSB217°, 72%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.188
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.373
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.671
  • GLSLvec3(0.188, 0.373, 0.671)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.188, 0.373, 0.671, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.188, 0.373, 0.671)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB37.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB67.1%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID305FAB
  • DECIMAL ID3170219
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01