Information about #2F504D color

#2F504D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2F504D belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(47, 80, 77) (18.4% red, 31.4% green, 30.2% blue), or CMYK 13 / 0 / 1 / 69 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2F504D presents itself as a moderately toned aqua cyan — one that occupies the middle of the lightness scale. In practice it works well for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dark Slate Gray (#2F4F4F). Slightly further away sit Blue Dianne (#35514F) and Silk Crepe Brown (#354E4B).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(47, 80, 77)), which gives #2F504D its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2F504D: 8.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.4:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#2F504D color variations

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#2F504D 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 #2F504D

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

Blue Dianne color link
Blue Dianne

#35514F

Espirit color link
Espirit

#354E51

Hauraki color link
Hauraki

#3A4D49

Charcoal color link
Charcoal

#36454F

Isobar color link
Isobar

#374846

Limed Spruce color link
Limed Spruce

#394851

Dark Opal color link
Dark Opal

#275953

Oracle color link
Oracle

#395555

Spectra color link
Spectra

#2F5A57

#2F504D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F504D
  • RGB47, 80, 77
  • CMYK13, 0, 1, 69
  • HSL175°, 26%, 25%
  • HSL Precise174.545°, 25.984%, 24.902%
  • HSV175°, 41%, 31%
  • HSB175°, 41%, 31%
  • HEX ID2F504D
  • DECIMAL ID3100749
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.2%
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