Information about #2A7A9F color

#2A7A9F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#2A7A9F falls into the Azure Color FamilyModerate Saturation, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(42, 122, 159) — 16.5% red, 47.8% green, 62.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 46 / 15 / 0 / 38. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2A7A9F presents itself as a clearly saturated sky-leaning azure — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Lure (#2F77A9). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Lochmara (#316EA0) and Tripster Blue (#2070A0).

The recipe behind #2A7A9F is rgb(42, 122, 159), with blue as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2A7A9F: 4.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.4:1 for black. #2A7A9F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2A7A9F color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#2A7A9F 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 #2A7A9F

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

Muted Blue color link
Muted Blue

#3B719F

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Waterfront color link
Waterfront

#3E7F9D

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

Flat Blue color link
Flat Blue

#3C73A8

Dirty Blue color link
Dirty Blue

#3F829D

Geaux Blue color link
Geaux Blue

#1277A3

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2A7A9F
  • RGB42, 122, 159
  • CMYK46, 15, 0, 38
  • CSSrgb(42, 122, 159)
  • HSL199°, 58%, 39%
  • HSL Precise198.974°, 58.209%, 39.412%
  • HSV199°, 74%, 62%
  • HSB199°, 74%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.478
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.624
  • GLSLvec3(0.165, 0.478, 0.624)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.165, 0.478, 0.624, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.165, 0.478, 0.624)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB47.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB62.4%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2A7A9F
  • DECIMAL ID2783903
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01