Information about #2B5E59 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#2B5E59 falls into the Cyan Color Family — Mild Saturation, Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(43, 94, 89) — 16.9% red, 36.9% green, 34.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 20 / 0 / 2 / 63. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2B5E59 is a softly balanced cyan 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 practically indistinguishable from Spectra (#2F5A57). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Eden (#266255) and Dark Opal (#275953).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(43, 94, 89)), which gives #2B5E59 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2B5E59: 7.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.8:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:63) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #2B5E59 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#2B5E59 color variations

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#2B5E59 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 #2B5E59

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

Spectra color link
Spectra

#2F5A57

Eden color link
Eden

#266255

Dark Opal color link
Dark Opal

#275953

Evening Sea color link
Evening Sea

#26604F

Homegrown color link
Homegrown

#366154

Globe color link
Globe

#256761

Marathon color link
Marathon

#305563

Alfresco color link
Alfresco

#34664F

Casal color link
Casal

#2F6168

Lucifer color link
Lucifer

#2E5060

#2B5E59 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B5E59
  • RGB43, 94, 89
  • CMYK20, 0, 2, 63
  • HSL174°, 37%, 27%
  • HSL Precise174.118°, 37.226%, 26.863%
  • HSV174°, 54%, 37%
  • HSB174°, 54%, 37%
  • HEX ID2B5E59
  • DECIMAL ID2842201
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.9%
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