Information about #2E4842 color

#2E4842 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#2E4842 falls into the Cyan Color Family — Low Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(46, 72, 66) — 18% red, 28.2% green, 25.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 10 / 0 / 2 / 72. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2E4842 presents itself as a calm, restrained water-like cyan — one that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Gable Green (#2C4641). Nearby in the Register you will also find Firefly (#314643) and Te Papa Green (#2B4B40).

The recipe behind #2E4842 is rgb(46, 72, 66), with green as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 9.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.1:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:72), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #2E4842 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2E4842 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#2E4842 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 #2E4842

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

Gable Green color link
Gable Green

#2C4641

Firefly color link
Firefly

#314643

Lamp Black color link
Lamp Black

#2E473B

Roulette color link
Roulette

#2A4D3E

Isobar color link
Isobar

#374846

Big Stone color link
Big Stone

#334046

Jurassic color link
Jurassic

#37443E

Onando color link
Onando

#364141

Pioneer color link
Pioneer

#394541

#2E4842 color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2E4842
  • RGB46, 72, 66
  • CMYK10, 0, 2, 72
  • HSL166°, 22%, 23%
  • HSL Precise166.154°, 22.034%, 23.137%
  • HSV166°, 36%, 28%
  • HSB166°, 36%, 28%
  • HEX ID2E4842
  • DECIMAL ID3033154
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01