Information about #2C89AA color

#2C89AA color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2C89AA belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(44, 137, 170) (17.3% red, 53.7% green, 66.7% blue), or CMYK 49 / 13 / 0 / 33 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2C89AA presents itself as a confidently colored azure — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Scooter (#308EA0). Nearby in the Register you will also find Lure (#2F77A9) and Pelorous (#2599B2).

In RGB terms — rgb(44, 137, 170) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #2C89AA background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.0:1. #2C89AA has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2C89AA color variations

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#2C89AA 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 #2C89AA

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

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Pelorous color link
Pelorous

#2599B2

Boston Blue color link
Boston Blue

#3B91B4

Retreat color link
Retreat

#39909B

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Endorphin color link
Endorphin

#4190AD

Sports Star color link
Sports Star

#3D85B8

Dirty Blue color link
Dirty Blue

#3F829D

Waterfront color link
Waterfront

#3E7F9D

Java color link
Java

#259797

#2C89AA color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C89AA
  • RGB44, 137, 170
  • CMYK49, 13, 0, 33
  • CSSrgb(44, 137, 170)
  • HSL196°, 59%, 42%
  • HSL Precise195.714°, 58.879%, 41.961%
  • HSV196°, 74%, 67%
  • HSB196°, 74%, 67%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.537
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.667
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.537, 0.667)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.537, 0.667, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.537, 0.667)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB53.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB66.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID2C89AA
  • DECIMAL ID2918826
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01