Information about #2C5E77 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2C5E77 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(44, 94, 119) — 17.3% red, 36.9% green, 46.7% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 29 / 10 / 0 / 53. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2C5E77 presents itself as a confidently colored azure — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Spray Drift (#2D5877). Nearby in the Register you will also find Venice Blue (#2C5778) and Blumine (#305C71).

In RGB terms — rgb(44, 94, 119) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #2C5E77 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 3.0:1. #2C5E77 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2C5E77 color variations

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#2C5E77 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 #2C5E77

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

Spray Drift color link
Spray Drift

#2D5877

Venice Blue color link
Venice Blue

#2C5778

Blumine color link
Blumine

#305C71

Orient color link
Orient

#255B77

Bahama Blue color link
Bahama Blue

#25597F

Matisse color link
Matisse

#365C7D

Blue Jay color link
Blue Jay

#2B547E

Boomtown color link
Boomtown

#346672

Muse color link
Muse

#2E696D

#2C5E77 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C5E77
  • RGB44, 94, 119
  • CMYK29, 10, 0, 53
  • HSL200°, 46%, 32%
  • HSL Precise200°, 46.012%, 31.961%
  • HSV200°, 63%, 47%
  • HSB200°, 63%, 47%
  • HEX ID2C5E77
  • DECIMAL ID2907767
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB46.7%
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