Information about #2B4546 color

#2B4546 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2B4546 is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(43, 69, 70) — 16.9% red, 27.1% green, 27.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 11 / 0 / 0 / 73. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A gently muted aqua cyan, #2B4546 stays on the darker end of the scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Gable Green (#2C4641). Slightly further away sit Japanese Indigo (#264348) and Firefly (#314643).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(43, 69, 70)), which gives #2B4546 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 10.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.0:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:73) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #2B4546 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2B4546 color variations

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#2B4546 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 #2B4546

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

Firefly color link
Firefly

#314643

Big Stone color link
Big Stone

#334046

Warrior color link
Warrior

#2D3B42

Tarawera color link
Tarawera

#253C48

Tiki Tour color link
Tiki Tour

#234040

Roulette color link
Roulette

#2A4D3E

Gotham color link
Gotham

#303B44

Lamp Black color link
Lamp Black

#2E473B

Nile Blue color link
Nile Blue

#253F4E

#2B4546 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B4546
  • RGB43, 69, 70
  • CMYK11, 0, 0, 73
  • HSL182°, 24%, 22%
  • HSL Precise182.222°, 23.894%, 22.157%
  • HSV182°, 39%, 27%
  • HSB182°, 39%, 27%
  • HEX ID2B4546
  • DECIMAL ID2835782
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB27.5%
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