Information about #2A4374 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2A4374 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(42, 67, 116) (16.5% red, 26.3% green, 45.5% blue), or CMYK 29 / 19 / 0 / 55 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A confidently colored azure, #2A4374 holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Wet N Wild (#254375). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Sea World (#323F75) and Limitless (#254B75).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(42, 67, 116)), which gives #2A4374 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2A4374 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.2:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#2A4374 color variations

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#2A4374 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 #2A4374

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

Wet N Wild color link
Wet N Wild

#254375

Sea World color link
Sea World

#323F75

Limitless color link
Limitless

#254B75

Astronaut color link
Astronaut

#283A77

Capri color link
Capri

#30436A

Torea Bay color link
Torea Bay

#353D75

Ford Blue color link
Ford Blue

#2C3968

Zoop De Loop color link
Zoop De Loop

#254683

Spinnaker color link
Spinnaker

#2F4D66

#2A4374 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A4374
  • RGB42, 67, 116
  • CMYK29, 19, 0, 55
  • HSL220°, 47%, 31%
  • HSL Precise219.73°, 46.835%, 30.98%
  • HSV220°, 64%, 45%
  • HSB220°, 64%, 45%
  • HEX ID2A4374
  • DECIMAL ID2769780
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB26.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB45.5%
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