Information about #2C828C color

#2C828C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2C828C belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(44, 130, 140) — 17.3% red, 51% green, 54.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 38 / 4 / 0 / 45. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #2C828C reads as a clearly saturated aqua cyan and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Thousand Herb Color (#317589). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Greenish Blue (#307D7E) and Donovan Busha Blue (#327B7F).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(44, 130, 140)), which gives #2C828C its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #2C828C: 4.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.5:1 for white. #2C828C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2C828C color variations

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#2C828C 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 #2C828C

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

Teal Blue color link
Teal Blue

#367588

Atoll color link
Atoll

#2B797A

Celeritas color link
Celeritas

#299792

Ming color link
Ming

#36747D

Elm color link
Elm

#297B76

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

Blue Chill color link
Blue Chill

#408F90

Retreat color link
Retreat

#39909B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C828C
  • RGB44, 130, 140
  • CMYK38, 4, 0, 45
  • CSSrgb(44, 130, 140)
  • HSL186°, 52%, 36%
  • HSL Precise186.25°, 52.174%, 36.078%
  • HSV186°, 69%, 55%
  • HSB186°, 69%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.510
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.510, 0.549)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.510, 0.549, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.510, 0.549)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB51%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB54.9%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2C828C
  • DECIMAL ID2917004
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01