Information about #2875A1 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2875A1 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(40, 117, 161) — 15.7% red, 45.9% green, 63.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 47 / 17 / 0 / 37. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A energetic, saturated azure, #2875A1 sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Tripster Blue (#2070A0). Nearby in the Register you will also find Lure (#2F77A9) and Lochmara (#316EA0).

In RGB terms — rgb(40, 117, 161) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #2875A1 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.1:1. #2875A1 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2875A1 color variations

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#2875A1 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 #2875A1

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

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Muted Blue color link
Muted Blue

#3B719F

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

Mid Blue color link
Mid Blue

#276AB3

Flat Blue color link
Flat Blue

#3C73A8

Geaux Blue color link
Geaux Blue

#1277A3

Optimist color link
Optimist

#2B688D

Waterfront color link
Waterfront

#3E7F9D

#2875A1 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2875A1
  • RGB40, 117, 161
  • CMYK47, 17, 0, 37
  • HSL202°, 60%, 39%
  • HSL Precise201.818°, 60.199%, 39.412%
  • HSV202°, 75%, 63%
  • HSB202°, 75%, 63%
  • HEX ID2875A1
  • DECIMAL ID2651553
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB45.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB63.1%
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