Dark Slate Gray

#2F4F4F

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Information about Dark Slate Gray color

#2F4F4F - Dark Slate Gray color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2F4F4F ("Dark Slate Gray") belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(47, 79, 79) — 18.4% red, 31% green, 31% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 13 / 0 / 0 / 69. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2F4F4F is a softly balanced cyan that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Blue Dianne (#35514F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Espirit (#354E51) and Silk Crepe Brown (#354E4B).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(47, 79, 79)), which gives #2F4F4F its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2F4F4F: 8.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.4:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:69) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. The name "Dark Slate Gray" is officially recorded for this exact shade in The Official Register of Color Names.

Dark Slate Gray color variations

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

Dark Slate Gray color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.

Dark Slate Gray

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White

Dark Slate Gray color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.

Dark Slate Gray

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Black

Dark Slate Gray color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.

Dark Slate Gray

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Grey

Dark Slate Gray 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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Dark Slate Gray

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Dark Slate Gray 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

Dark Slate Gray

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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

Dark Slate Gray

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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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Dark Slate Gray

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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

Dark Slate Gray

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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

Dark Slate Gray

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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

Dark Slate Gray

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Alternatives to Dark Slate Gray color

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Nearest named colors to Dark Slate Gray

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Blue Dianne

#35514F

Espirit

#354E51

Silk Crepe Brown

#354E4B

Iron Head Flower

#344D56

Charcoal

#36454F

Limed Spruce

#394851

Hauraki

#3A4D49

Explorer

#374E59

Oracle

#395555

Dark Opal

#275953

Dark Arctic Blue

#275359

Spectra

#2F5A57

Dark Slate Gray color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

#2F4F4F - Dark Slate Gray color image

Dark Slate Gray color ORCN HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)

#2F4F4F - Dark Slate Gray color image

Dark Slate Gray color ORCN HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

#2F4F4F - Dark Slate Gray color image

Dark Slate Gray color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)

#2F4F4F - Dark Slate Gray color image

Dark Slate Gray color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

HEX#2F4F4F
RGB47, 79, 79
CMYK13, 0, 0, 69

HSL180°, 25%, 25%
HSL Precise180°, 25.397%, 24.706%
HSV180°, 41%, 31%
HSB180°, 41%, 31%

HEX ID2F4F4F
DECIMAL ID3100495
Name Length15

Color Family (Hue)Cyan
Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
Lightness FamilyNeutral

Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
Percentage of Green in RGB31%
Percentage of Blue in RGB31%

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