Information about #2B4146 color

#2B4146 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#2B4146 falls into the Cyan Color FamilyLow Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(43, 65, 70) — 16.9% red, 25.5% green, 27.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 11 / 2 / 0 / 73. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2B4146 presents itself as a gently muted aqua cyan — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Japanese Indigo (#264348). Nearby in the Register you will also find Gable Green (#2C4641) and Warrior (#2D3B42).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(43, 65, 70)), which gives #2B4146 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 10.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.9:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:73) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#2B4146 color variations

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#2B4146 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 #2B4146

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

Gable Green color link
Gable Green

#2C4641

Warrior color link
Warrior

#2D3B42

Tarawera color link
Tarawera

#253C48

Gotham color link
Gotham

#303B44

Big Stone color link
Big Stone

#334046

Firefly color link
Firefly

#314643

Tiki Tour color link
Tiki Tour

#234040

Nile Blue color link
Nile Blue

#253F4E

Mosaic color link
Mosaic

#293741

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B4146
  • RGB43, 65, 70
  • CMYK11, 2, 0, 73
  • CSSrgb(43, 65, 70)
  • HSL191°, 24%, 22%
  • HSL Precise191.111°, 23.894%, 22.157%
  • HSV191°, 39%, 27%
  • HSB191°, 39%, 27%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.255
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.275
  • GLSLvec3(0.169, 0.255, 0.275)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.169, 0.255, 0.275, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.169, 0.255, 0.275)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB27.5%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2B4146
  • DECIMAL ID2834758
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01