Information about #2F2A87 color

#2F2A87 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2F2A87 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(47, 42, 135) (18.4% red, 16.5% green, 52.9% blue), or CMYK 35 / 36 / 0 / 47 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A clearly saturated classic blue, #2F2A87 holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Picotee Blue (#2E2787). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Cosmic Cobalt (#2E2D88) and Filmpro Digital Blue (#2D2480).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(47, 42, 135)), which gives #2F2A87 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2F2A87 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.8:1. No one has named #2F2A87 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2F2A87 color variations

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#2F2A87 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 #2F2A87

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

Picotee Blue color link
Picotee Blue

#2E2787

Blue Whale color link
Blue Whale

#342D7E

Coleman Blue color link
Coleman Blue

#2B358C

Kudos color link
Kudos

#353A8B

Believe color link
Believe

#352F77

Luxury Blue color link
Luxury Blue

#1F2B8F

Minsk color link
Minsk

#3F307F

NELLE color link
NELLE

#332299

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F2A87
  • RGB47, 42, 135
  • CMYK35, 36, 0, 47
  • CSSrgb(47, 42, 135)
  • HSL243°, 53%, 35%
  • HSL Precise243.226°, 52.542%, 34.706%
  • HSV243°, 69%, 53%
  • HSB243°, 69%, 53%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.529
  • GLSLvec3(0.184, 0.165, 0.529)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.184, 0.165, 0.529, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.184, 0.165, 0.529)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB52.9%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2F2A87
  • DECIMAL ID3091079
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01