Information about #2898CC color

#2898CC color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2898CC belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(40, 152, 204) — 15.7% red, 59.6% green, 80% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 64 / 20 / 0 / 20. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2898CC is a energetic, saturated steel-blue azure that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Douban Blue (#2496CD). Nearby in the Register you will also find Curious Blue (#2596D1) and Freefall (#1D95C9).

The recipe behind #2898CC is rgb(40, 152, 204), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #2898CC background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.3:1. #2898CC has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2898CC color variations

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#2898CC 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 #2898CC

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

Douban Blue color link
Douban Blue

#2496CD

Curious Blue color link
Curious Blue

#2596D1

Freefall color link
Freefall

#1D95C9

Blue Ivy color link
Blue Ivy

#3090C7

Peacock color link
Peacock

#33A1C9

Ball Blue color link
Ball Blue

#21ABCD

Pacific Blue color link
Pacific Blue

#1CA9C9

Homebox Blue color link
Homebox Blue

#36A2B9

Pelorous color link
Pelorous

#2599B2

Moonstone color link
Moonstone

#3AA8C1

#2898CC color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2898CC
  • RGB40, 152, 204
  • CMYK64, 20, 0, 20
  • HSL199°, 67%, 48%
  • HSL Precise199.024°, 67.213%, 47.843%
  • HSV199°, 80%, 80%
  • HSB199°, 80%, 80%
  • HEX ID2898CC
  • DECIMAL ID2660556
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB59.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB80%
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