Information about #2F484C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2F484C belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(47, 72, 76) — 18.4% red, 28.2% green, 29.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 11 / 2 / 0 / 70. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #2F484C reads as a calm, restrained cyan and carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dark Slate Gray (#2F4F4F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Charcoal (#36454F) and Silk Crepe Brown (#354E4B).

In RGB terms — rgb(47, 72, 76) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #2F484C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.2:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:70) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #2F484C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2F484C color variations

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#2F484C 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 #2F484C

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

Charcoal color link
Charcoal

#36454F

Firefly color link
Firefly

#314643

Espirit color link
Espirit

#354E51

Isobar color link
Isobar

#374846

Big Stone color link
Big Stone

#334046

Avalanche color link
Avalanche

#354152

Ares blue color link
Ares blue

#2D4255

Limed Spruce color link
Limed Spruce

#394851

#2F484C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F484C
  • RGB47, 72, 76
  • CMYK11, 2, 0, 70
  • HSL188°, 24%, 24%
  • HSL Precise188.276°, 23.577%, 24.118%
  • HSV188°, 38%, 30%
  • HSB188°, 38%, 30%
  • HEX ID2F484C
  • DECIMAL ID3098700
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.8%
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