Information about #2F505B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2F505B belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(47, 80, 91) — 18.4% red, 31.4% green, 35.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 17 / 4 / 0 / 64. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #2F505B reads as a moderately toned sky-leaning azure and 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 almost identical to Navigate (#304E5E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Lucifer (#2E5060) and Iron Head Flower (#344D56).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(47, 80, 91)), which gives #2F505B its character. If you plan to put text on a #2F505B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:64), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #2F505B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2F505B color variations

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

#2F505B color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#2F505B color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#253F48

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#121F24

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Black

#000000

#2F505B color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#3B5A65

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#4A656E

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#6C777B

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Grey

#808080

#2F505B color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#2F505B 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
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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
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#5B502F
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#5B2F3A
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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
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#2F5B50
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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
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#5B2F50
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#505B2F
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#3A2F5B
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#5B3A2F
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#505B2F
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#502F5B
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Nearest named colors to #2F505B

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

Navigate color link
Navigate

#304E5E

Lucifer color link
Lucifer

#2E5060

Iron Head Flower color link
Iron Head Flower

#344D56

Explorer color link
Explorer

#374E59

Dark Arctic Blue color link
Dark Arctic Blue

#275359

Marathon color link
Marathon

#305563

Arapawa color link
Arapawa

#274A5D

Spectra color link
Spectra

#2F5A57

Spinnaker color link
Spinnaker

#2F4D66

Dark Grey Blue color link
Dark Grey Blue

#29465B

Espirit color link
Espirit

#354E51

Dark Slate Gray color link
Dark Slate Gray

#2F4F4F

#2F505B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F505B
  • RGB47, 80, 91
  • CMYK17, 4, 0, 64
  • HSL195°, 32%, 27%
  • HSL Precise195°, 31.884%, 27.059%
  • HSV195°, 48%, 36%
  • HSB195°, 48%, 36%
  • HEX ID2F505B
  • DECIMAL ID3100763
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB35.7%
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