Information about #2551A3 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2551A3 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(37, 81, 163) — 14.5% red, 31.8% green, 63.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 49 / 32 / 0 / 36. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2551A3 presents itself as a strongly colored sky-leaning azure — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Jayce Blue (#234E9B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Cyan Cobalt Blue (#28589C) and St Tropaz (#2D569B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(37, 81, 163)), which gives #2551A3 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2551A3 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. No one has named #2551A3 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2551A3 color variations

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#2551A3 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 #2551A3

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

Jayce Blue color link
Jayce Blue

#234E9B

St Tropaz color link
St Tropaz

#2D569B

Fun Blue color link
Fun Blue

#1959A8

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

Tory Blue color link
Tory Blue

#1450AA

Elvis color link
Elvis

#16489B

YInMn Blue color link
YInMn Blue

#2E5090

Violet Blue color link
Violet Blue

#324AB2

#2551A3 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2551A3
  • RGB37, 81, 163
  • CMYK49, 32, 0, 36
  • HSL219°, 63%, 39%
  • HSL Precise219.048°, 63%, 39.216%
  • HSV219°, 77%, 64%
  • HSB219°, 77%, 64%
  • HEX ID2551A3
  • DECIMAL ID2445731
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB63.9%
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