Information about #2472AE color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2472AE is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(36, 114, 174) (14.1% red, 44.7% green, 68.2% blue), or CMYK 54 / 24 / 0 / 32 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #2472AE reads as a energetic, saturated azure and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from UCLA Blue (#2774AE). Nearby in the Register you will also find Mid Blue (#276AB3) and Lure (#2F77A9).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(36, 114, 174)), which gives #2472AE its character. If you plan to put text on a #2472AE background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.1:1. #2472AE has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2472AE color variations

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#2472AE 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 #2472AE

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

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Mid Blue color link
Mid Blue

#276AB3

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Bluish color link
Bluish

#2976BB

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Nice Blue color link
Nice Blue

#107AB0

Geaux Blue color link
Geaux Blue

#1277A3

Green Blue color link
Green Blue

#1164B4

Flat Blue color link
Flat Blue

#3C73A8

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

#2472AE color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2472AE
  • RGB36, 114, 174
  • CMYK54, 24, 0, 32
  • HSL206°, 66%, 41%
  • HSL Precise206.087°, 65.714%, 41.176%
  • HSV206°, 79%, 68%
  • HSB206°, 79%, 68%
  • HEX ID2472AE
  • DECIMAL ID2388654
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB44.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB68.2%
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