Information about #2F7E9D color

#2F7E9D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2F7E9D belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(47, 126, 157) — 18.4% red, 49.4% green, 61.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 43 / 12 / 0 / 38. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #2F7E9D reads as a confidently colored steel-blue azure and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. 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 just a few steps away from Lure (#2F77A9). Nearby in the Register you will also find Waterfront (#3E7F9D) and Scooter (#308EA0).

In RGB terms — rgb(47, 126, 157) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #2F7E9D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.6:1. #2F7E9D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2F7E9D color variations

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#2F7E9D 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 #2F7E9D

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

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Waterfront color link
Waterfront

#3E7F9D

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Dirty Blue color link
Dirty Blue

#3F829D

Muted Blue color link
Muted Blue

#3B719F

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Flat Blue color link
Flat Blue

#3C73A8

Retreat color link
Retreat

#39909B

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

#2F7E9D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F7E9D
  • RGB47, 126, 157
  • CMYK43, 12, 0, 38
  • HSL197°, 54%, 40%
  • HSL Precise196.909°, 53.922%, 40%
  • HSV197°, 70%, 62%
  • HSB197°, 70%, 62%
  • HEX ID2F7E9D
  • DECIMAL ID3112605
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB49.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB61.6%
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