Information about #2E3E48 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#2E3E48 falls into the Azure Color Family — Low Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(46, 62, 72) — 18% red, 24.3% green, 28.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 10 / 4 / 0 / 72. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2E3E48 is a gently muted azure that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Gotham (#303B44). Nearby in the Register you will also find Big Stone (#334046) and Warrior (#2D3B42).

In RGB terms — rgb(46, 62, 72) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 11.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.9:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:72), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#2E3E48 color variations

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#2E3E48 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 #2E3E48

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

Gotham color link
Gotham

#303B44

Big Stone color link
Big Stone

#334046

Warrior color link
Warrior

#2D3B42

Tarawera color link
Tarawera

#253C48

Firefly color link
Firefly

#314643

Cloud Burst color link
Cloud Burst

#353E4F

Mirage color link
Mirage

#373F43

Bunting color link
Bunting

#2B3449

Gable Green color link
Gable Green

#2C4641

#2E3E48 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2E3E48
  • RGB46, 62, 72
  • CMYK10, 4, 0, 72
  • HSL203°, 22%, 23%
  • HSL Precise203.077°, 22.034%, 23.137%
  • HSV203°, 36%, 28%
  • HSB203°, 36%, 28%
  • HEX ID2E3E48
  • DECIMAL ID3030600
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB24.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.2%
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