Information about #2C5850 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2C5850 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(44, 88, 80) — 17.3% red, 34.5% green, 31.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 17 / 0 / 3 / 65. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2C5850 is a moderately toned aqua 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 a hair away from Dark Opal (#275953). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Spectra (#2F5A57) and Dark Slate Gray (#2F4F4F).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(44, 88, 80)), which gives #2C5850 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2C5850: 8.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.6:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:65), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #2C5850 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2C5850 color variations

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#2C5850 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 #2C5850

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

Dark Opal color link
Dark Opal

#275953

Spectra color link
Spectra

#2F5A57

Evening Sea color link
Evening Sea

#26604F

Blue Dianne color link
Blue Dianne

#35514F

Push Play color link
Push Play

#21584C

Eden color link
Eden

#266255

Espirit color link
Espirit

#354E51

Homegrown color link
Homegrown

#366154

Oracle color link
Oracle

#395555

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C5850
  • RGB44, 88, 80
  • CMYK17, 0, 3, 65
  • HSL169°, 33%, 26%
  • HSL Precise169.091°, 33.333%, 25.882%
  • HSV169°, 50%, 35%
  • HSB169°, 50%, 35%
  • HEX ID2C5850
  • DECIMAL ID2906192
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB34.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31.4%
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