Information about #2E717D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2E717D is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(46, 113, 125) (18% red, 44.3% green, 49% blue), or CMYK 31 / 5 / 0 / 51 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2E717D is a confidently colored cyan 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 Ming (#36747D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Atoll (#2B797A) and Donovan Busha Blue (#327B7F).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(46, 113, 125)), which gives #2E717D its character. If you plan to put text on a #2E717D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.8:1. #2E717D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2E717D color variations

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#2E717D 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 #2E717D

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

Ming color link
Ming

#36747D

Atoll color link
Atoll

#2B797A

Myrtle Green color link
Myrtle Green

#317873

Elm color link
Elm

#297B76

Teal Blue color link
Teal Blue

#367588

Vintage Teal color link
Vintage Teal

#3B7577

Boomtown color link
Boomtown

#346672

Ugly Blue color link
Ugly Blue

#31668A

Muse color link
Muse

#2E696D

#2E717D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2E717D
  • RGB46, 113, 125
  • CMYK31, 5, 0, 51
  • HSL189°, 46%, 34%
  • HSL Precise189.114°, 46.199%, 33.529%
  • HSV189°, 63%, 49%
  • HSB189°, 63%, 49%
  • HEX ID2E717D
  • DECIMAL ID3043709
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB44.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49%
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