Information about #2C2A4C color

#2C2A4C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#2C2A4C falls into the Blue Color Family — Mild Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(44, 42, 76) — 17.3% red, 16.5% green, 29.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 13 / 13 / 0 / 70. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2C2A4C presents itself as a mildly saturated blue — one that stays on the darker end of the scale. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Lucky Point (#292D4F). Slightly further away sit Paua (#2A2551) and Violent Violet (#2E2249).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(44, 42, 76)), which gives #2C2A4C its character. On this background, white text reaches a 13.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #2C2A4C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2C2A4C color variations

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#2C2A4C 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 #2C2A4C

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

Lucky Point color link
Lucky Point

#292D4F

Paua color link
Paua

#2A2551

Checkmate color link
Checkmate

#2F324A

Vintage Navy color link
Vintage Navy

#2A344D

Bunting color link
Bunting

#2B3449

Valhalla color link
Valhalla

#2A2B41

Wicked color link
Wicked

#362F50

Violet Noir color link
Violet Noir

#2E1F47

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C2A4C
  • RGB44, 42, 76
  • CMYK13, 13, 0, 70
  • CSSrgb(44, 42, 76)
  • HSL244°, 29%, 23%
  • HSL Precise243.529°, 28.814%, 23.137%
  • HSV244°, 45%, 30%
  • HSB244°, 45%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.165, 0.298)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.165, 0.298, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.165, 0.298)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.8%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2C2A4C
  • DECIMAL ID2894412
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01