Information about #2B736A color

#2B736A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2B736A belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(43, 115, 106) (16.9% red, 45.1% green, 41.6% blue), or CMYK 28 / 0 / 4 / 55 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2B736A presents itself as a confidently colored cyan — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Genoa (#31796D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Muse (#2E696D) and Myrtle Green (#317873).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(43, 115, 106)), which gives #2B736A its character. If you plan to put text on a #2B736A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.8:1. #2B736A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2B736A color variations

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

#2B736A 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 #2B736A

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

Genoa color link
Genoa

#31796D

Muse color link
Muse

#2E696D

Myrtle Green color link
Myrtle Green

#317873

Elm color link
Elm

#297B76

Globe color link
Globe

#256761

Atoll color link
Atoll

#2B797A

Boomtown color link
Boomtown

#346672

Casal color link
Casal

#2F6168

Caesar color link
Caesar

#1B6767

Vintage Teal color link
Vintage Teal

#3B7577

Green Room color link
Green Room

#388160

Ming color link
Ming

#36747D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B736A
  • RGB43, 115, 106
  • CMYK28, 0, 4, 55
  • CSSrgb(43, 115, 106)
  • HSL173°, 46%, 31%
  • HSL Precise172.5°, 45.57%, 30.98%
  • HSV173°, 63%, 45%
  • HSB173°, 63%, 45%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.451
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • GLSLvec3(0.169, 0.451, 0.416)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.169, 0.451, 0.416, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.169, 0.451, 0.416)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB45.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB41.6%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2B736A
  • DECIMAL ID2847594
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01