Information about #2C3B52 color

#2C3B52 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2C3B52 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(44, 59, 82) (17.3% red, 23.1% green, 32.2% blue), or CMYK 15 / 9 / 0 / 68 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A mildly saturated sky-leaning azure, #2C3B52 carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Madison (#2D3C54). Nearby in the Register you will also find Midnight Oil (#283854) and Vintage Blue (#303D57).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(44, 59, 82)), which gives #2C3B52 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2C3B52 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.9:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:68) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #2C3B52 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#2C3B52 color variations

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

#2C3B52 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 #2C3B52

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

Madison color link
Madison

#2D3C54

Midnight Oil color link
Midnight Oil

#283854

Vintage Blue color link
Vintage Blue

#303D57

Galactica color link
Galactica

#303655

Ares blue color link
Ares blue

#2D4255

Vintage Navy color link
Vintage Navy

#2A344D

Nile Blue color link
Nile Blue

#253F4E

Blue Clouds color link
Blue Clouds

#273C5A

Dark Azure color link
Dark Azure

#274059

Cloud Burst color link
Cloud Burst

#353E4F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C3B52
  • RGB44, 59, 82
  • CMYK15, 9, 0, 68
  • CSSrgb(44, 59, 82)
  • HSL216°, 30%, 25%
  • HSL Precise216.316°, 30.159%, 24.706%
  • HSV216°, 46%, 32%
  • HSB216°, 46%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.231, 0.322)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.231, 0.322, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.231, 0.322)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB32.2%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2C3B52
  • DECIMAL ID2898770
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01