Information about #2F3551 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2F3551 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(47, 53, 81) — 18.4% red, 20.8% green, 31.8% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 13 / 11 / 0 / 68. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A moderately toned classic blue, #2F3551 holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Galactica (#303655). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Vintage Navy (#2A344D) and Checkmate (#2F324A).

The recipe behind #2F3551 is rgb(47, 53, 81), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #2F3551 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:68), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #2F3551 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2F3551 color variations

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#2F3551 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 #2F3551

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

Galactica color link
Galactica

#303655

Vintage Navy color link
Vintage Navy

#2A344D

Checkmate color link
Checkmate

#2F324A

Madison color link
Madison

#2D3C54

Midnight Oil color link
Midnight Oil

#283854

Bunting color link
Bunting

#2B3449

Wicked color link
Wicked

#362F50

Aviator color link
Aviator

#2A3057

Vintage Blue color link
Vintage Blue

#303D57

Lucky Point color link
Lucky Point

#292D4F

Cloud Burst color link
Cloud Burst

#353E4F

#2F3551 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F3551
  • RGB47, 53, 81
  • CMYK13, 11, 0, 68
  • HSL229°, 27%, 25%
  • HSL Precise229.412°, 26.563%, 25.098%
  • HSV229°, 42%, 32%
  • HSB229°, 42%, 32%
  • HEX ID2F3551
  • DECIMAL ID3093841
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31.8%
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