Information about #2E3552 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2E3552 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(46, 53, 82) (18% red, 20.8% green, 32.2% blue), or CMYK 14 / 11 / 0 / 68 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2E3552 is a softly balanced blue 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 almost identical to Galactica (#303655). Nearby in the Register you will also find Vintage Navy (#2A344D) and Midnight Oil (#283854).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(46, 53, 82)), which gives #2E3552 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2E3552 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:68) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #2E3552 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2E3552 color variations

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#2E3552 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 #2E3552

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

Galactica color link
Galactica

#303655

Vintage Navy color link
Vintage Navy

#2A344D

Midnight Oil color link
Midnight Oil

#283854

Madison color link
Madison

#2D3C54

Aviator color link
Aviator

#2A3057

Checkmate color link
Checkmate

#2F324A

Bunting color link
Bunting

#2B3449

Vintage Blue color link
Vintage Blue

#303D57

Lucky Point color link
Lucky Point

#292D4F

Wicked color link
Wicked

#362F50

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2E3552
  • RGB46, 53, 82
  • CMYK14, 11, 0, 68
  • CSSrgb(46, 53, 82)
  • HSL228°, 28%, 25%
  • HSL Precise228.333°, 28.125%, 25.098%
  • HSV228°, 44%, 32%
  • HSB228°, 44%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.208
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • GLSLvec3(0.180, 0.208, 0.322)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.180, 0.208, 0.322, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.180, 0.208, 0.322)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB32.2%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2E3552
  • DECIMAL ID3028306
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01