Information about Spectra color

#2F5A57 - Spectra color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2F5A57 ("Spectra") belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(47, 90, 87) — 18.4% red, 35.3% green, 34.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 17 / 0 / 1 / 65. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2F5A57 is a moderately toned aqua cyan that occupies the middle of the lightness scale. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Dark Opal (#275953). Slightly further away sit Homegrown (#366154) and Dark Arctic Blue (#275359).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(47, 90, 87)), which gives #2F5A57 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2F5A57: 7.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.7:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:65), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. The name "Spectra" is officially recorded for this exact shade in The Official Register of Color Names.

Spectra color variations

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

Spectra color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
Spectra

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#498A86

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#6CB1AD

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#9DCBC8

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#CEE5E3

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White

#FFFFFF

Spectra color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
Spectra

#2F5A57
#264845

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#1C3634

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#132422

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#091211

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Black

#000000

Spectra color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
Spectra

#2F5A57
#3C6461

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#4B6D6B

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#5B7473

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#6C7A79

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Grey

#808080

Spectra color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#2F3A5A

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Spectra

#2F5A57
#2F5A46

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#2F5A35

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#3A5A2F

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Spectra 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
#2F5A57
Spectra

#2F5A57

#5A3032
#5A3032

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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
#2F5A57
Spectra

#2F5A57

#5A4230
#5A4230

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#5A3048
#5A3048

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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
#30485A
#30485A

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#2F5A57
Spectra

#2F5A57

#305A42
#305A42

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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
#2F5A57
Spectra

#2F5A57

#57305A
#57305A

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#5A5730
#5A5730

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#2F5A57
Spectra

#2F5A57

#30325A
#30325A

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#5A3032
#5A3032

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#5A5730
#5A5730

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
#2F5A57
Spectra

#2F5A57

#42305A
#42305A

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#5A3032
#5A3032

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#485A30
#485A30

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Nearest named colors to Spectra

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Dark Opal color link
Dark Opal

#275953

Homegrown color link
Homegrown

#366154

Dark Arctic Blue color link
Dark Arctic Blue

#275359

Oracle color link
Oracle

#395555

Eden color link
Eden

#266255

Marathon color link
Marathon

#305563

Blue Dianne color link
Blue Dianne

#35514F

Evening Sea color link
Evening Sea

#26604F

Lucifer color link
Lucifer

#2E5060

Dark Slate Gray color link
Dark Slate Gray

#2F4F4F

Navigate color link
Navigate

#304E5E

Iron Head Flower color link
Iron Head Flower

#344D56

Spectra color backgrounds & wallpapers

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#2F5A57 - Spectra color image Spectra color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F5A57
  • RGB47, 90, 87
  • CMYK17, 0, 1, 65
  • HSL176°, 31%, 27%
  • HSL Precise175.814°, 31.387%, 26.863%
  • HSV176°, 48%, 35%
  • HSB176°, 48%, 35%
  • HEX ID2F5A57
  • DECIMAL ID3103319
  • Name Length7
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.1%
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