Information about #2A4DCB color

#2A4DCB color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2A4DCB belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(42, 77, 203) — 16.5% red, 30.2% green, 79.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 63 / 49 / 0 / 20. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #2A4DCB reads as a energetic, saturated deep-sea blue and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from New Car (#214FC6). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cerulean Blue (#2A52BE) and Blue Blue (#2242C7).

In RGB terms — rgb(42, 77, 203) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #2A4DCB background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.0:1. #2A4DCB has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2A4DCB color variations

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#2A4DCB 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 #2A4DCB

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

New Car color link
New Car

#214FC6

Blue Blue color link
Blue Blue

#2242C7

Bryan Blue color link
Bryan Blue

#3246BA

Denim Blue color link
Denim Blue

#2243B6

Fashion Blue color link
Fashion Blue

#2633CB

Violet Blue color link
Violet Blue

#324AB2

Royal Blue color link
Royal Blue

#2B60DE

True Blue color link
True Blue

#2D68C4

Mariner color link
Mariner

#286ACD

#2A4DCB color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A4DCB
  • RGB42, 77, 203
  • CMYK63, 49, 0, 20
  • HSL227°, 66%, 48%
  • HSL Precise226.957°, 65.714%, 48.039%
  • HSV227°, 79%, 80%
  • HSB227°, 79%, 80%
  • HEX ID2A4DCB
  • DECIMAL ID2772427
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB79.6%
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