Information about #2E7C9D color

#2E7C9D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2E7C9D belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(46, 124, 157) (18% red, 48.6% green, 61.6% blue), or CMYK 44 / 13 / 0 / 38 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2E7C9D presents itself as a confidently colored azure — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. 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 Lure (#2F77A9). Nearby in the Register you will also find Lochmara (#316EA0) and Waterfront (#3E7F9D).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(46, 124, 157)), which gives #2E7C9D its character. If you plan to put text on a #2E7C9D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.5:1. #2E7C9D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2E7C9D color variations

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

#2E7C9D 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 #2E7C9D

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

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Waterfront color link
Waterfront

#3E7F9D

Muted Blue color link
Muted Blue

#3B719F

Dirty Blue color link
Dirty Blue

#3F829D

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Flat Blue color link
Flat Blue

#3C73A8

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Retreat color link
Retreat

#39909B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2E7C9D
  • RGB46, 124, 157
  • CMYK44, 13, 0, 38
  • CSSrgb(46, 124, 157)
  • HSL198°, 55%, 40%
  • HSL Precise197.838°, 54.68%, 39.804%
  • HSV198°, 71%, 62%
  • HSB198°, 71%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.486
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.616
  • GLSLvec3(0.180, 0.486, 0.616)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.180, 0.486, 0.616, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.180, 0.486, 0.616)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB61.6%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2E7C9D
  • DECIMAL ID3046557
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01