Information about #305E55 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #305E55 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(48, 94, 85) (18.8% red, 36.9% green, 33.3% blue), or CMYK 18 / 0 / 4 / 63 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#305E55 presents itself as a mildly saturated aqua cyan — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Spectra (#2F5A57). Nearby in the Register you will also find Homegrown (#366154) and Dark Opal (#275953).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(48, 94, 85)), which gives #305E55 its character. If you plan to put text on a #305E55 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.9:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:63) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #305E55 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#305E55 color variations

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#305E55 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 #305E55

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

Spectra color link
Spectra

#2F5A57

Homegrown color link
Homegrown

#366154

Dark Opal color link
Dark Opal

#275953

Alfresco color link
Alfresco

#34664F

Eden color link
Eden

#266255

Poker Green color link
Poker Green

#35654D

Evening Sea color link
Evening Sea

#26604F

Oracle color link
Oracle

#395555

Blue Dianne color link
Blue Dianne

#35514F

Marathon color link
Marathon

#305563

#305E55 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#305E55
  • RGB48, 94, 85
  • CMYK18, 0, 4, 63
  • HSL168°, 32%, 28%
  • HSL Precise168.261°, 32.394%, 27.843%
  • HSV168°, 49%, 37%
  • HSB168°, 49%, 37%
  • HEX ID305E55
  • DECIMAL ID3169877
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB33.3%
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