Information about #2A536F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2A536F is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(42, 83, 111) (16.5% red, 32.5% green, 43.5% blue), or CMYK 27 / 11 / 0 / 56 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #2A536F reads as a clearly saturated steel-blue azure and 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 Chathams Blue (#2C5971). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Bellbottom Blue (#2C4C6D) and Humbec Dark Teal (#265B71).

In RGB terms — rgb(42, 83, 111) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #2A536F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. No one has named #2A536F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2A536F color variations

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#2A536F 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 #2A536F

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

Spray Drift color link
Spray Drift

#2D5877

Venice Blue color link
Venice Blue

#2C5778

Blumine color link
Blumine

#305C71

Limitless color link
Limitless

#254B75

Spinnaker color link
Spinnaker

#2F4D66

Orient color link
Orient

#255B77

Marathon color link
Marathon

#305563

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A536F
  • RGB42, 83, 111
  • CMYK27, 11, 0, 56
  • HSL204°, 45%, 30%
  • HSL Precise204.348°, 45.098%, 30%
  • HSV204°, 62%, 44%
  • HSB204°, 62%, 44%
  • HEX ID2A536F
  • DECIMAL ID2773871
  • 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 RGB32.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB43.5%
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