Information about #2F8975 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2F8975 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(47, 137, 117) — 18.4% red, 53.7% green, 45.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 35 / 0 / 8 / 46. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2F8975 is a pleasantly vivid aqua cyan that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Illuminating Emerald (#319177). Nearby in the Register you will also find Celadon Green (#2F847C) and Soylent Green (#218B76).

The recipe behind #2F8975 is rgb(47, 137, 117), with green as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #2F8975 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.2:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #2F8975 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#2F8975 color variations

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#2F8975 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 #2F8975

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

Elm color link
Elm

#297B76

Myrtle Green color link
Myrtle Green

#317873

Atoll color link
Atoll

#2B797A

Genoa color link
Genoa

#31796D

Viridian color link
Viridian

#40826D

Elf Green color link
Elf Green

#1B8A6B

#2F8975 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F8975
  • RGB47, 137, 117
  • CMYK35, 0, 8, 46
  • HSL167°, 49%, 36%
  • HSL Precise166.667°, 48.913%, 36.078%
  • HSV167°, 66%, 54%
  • HSB167°, 66%, 54%
  • HEX ID2F8975
  • DECIMAL ID3115381
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB53.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB45.9%
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