Information about #2C2E35 color

#2C2E35 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2C2E35 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Desaturated and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(44, 46, 53) — 17.3% red, 18% green, 20.8% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 4 / 3 / 0 / 79. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2C2E35 presents itself as a muted, almost neutral neutral grey — 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 practically indistinguishable from Foundry (#2C2E32). Slightly further away sit Bastille (#2C2C32) and Cod Grey (#2D3032).

The recipe behind #2C2E35 is rgb(44, 46, 53), with blue as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 13.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:79) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #2C2E35 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2C2E35 color variations

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#2C2E35 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 #2C2E35

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

Foundry color link
Foundry

#2C2E32

Bastille color link
Bastille

#2C2C32

Cod Grey color link
Cod Grey

#2D3032

Haiti color link
Haiti

#2C2A35

Double Tuna color link
Double Tuna

#2F3237

Traccia color link
Traccia

#2A3335

Nocturnal color link
Nocturnal

#2F3131

Crater Smoke color link
Crater Smoke

#2F2E3A

Element color link
Element

#2C2F2F

Woodsmoke color link
Woodsmoke

#2B3230

#2C2E35 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C2E35
  • RGB44, 46, 53
  • CMYK4, 3, 0, 79
  • HSL227°, 9%, 19%
  • HSL Precise226.667°, 9.278%, 19.02%
  • HSV227°, 17%, 21%
  • HSB227°, 17%, 21%
  • HEX ID2C2E35
  • DECIMAL ID2895413
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB20.8%
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