Information about #2B517D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2B517D belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(43, 81, 125) — 16.9% red, 31.8% green, 49% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 32 / 17 / 0 / 51. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2B517D is a clearly saturated sky-leaning azure that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Blue Jay (#2B547E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Metallic Blue (#32527B) and Venice Blue (#2C5778).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(43, 81, 125)), which gives #2B517D its character. If you plan to put text on a #2B517D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. No one has named #2B517D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2B517D color variations

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

#2B517D color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#2B517D color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#19304B

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#112032

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Black

#000000

#2B517D color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#2B517D color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#2B517D 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
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#7D572B
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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
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#7B7D2B
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#7D2E2B
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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
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#2B7B7D
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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
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#7D2B51
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#517D2B
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#572B7D
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#7D572B
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#517D2B
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#7D2B7B
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#7D572B
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#2B7D2E
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Nearest named colors to #2B517D

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

Blue Jay color link
Blue Jay

#2B547E

Metallic Blue color link
Metallic Blue

#32527B

Venice Blue color link
Venice Blue

#2C5778

Spray Drift color link
Spray Drift

#2D5877

Bahama Blue color link
Bahama Blue

#25597F

Limitless color link
Limitless

#254B75

Palm Springs Pathfinders color link
Palm Springs Pathfinders

#2D4C88

Orient color link
Orient

#255B77

Zoop De Loop color link
Zoop De Loop

#254683

Chathams Blue color link
Chathams Blue

#2C5971

Light Navy Blue color link
Light Navy Blue

#2E5A88

Boogie Blue color link
Boogie Blue

#24508A

#2B517D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B517D
  • RGB43, 81, 125
  • CMYK32, 17, 0, 51
  • HSL212°, 49%, 33%
  • HSL Precise212.195°, 48.81%, 32.941%
  • HSV212°, 66%, 49%
  • HSB212°, 66%, 49%
  • HEX ID2B517D
  • DECIMAL ID2838909
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49%
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