Information about #02242E color

#02242E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #02242E is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Full Saturation and Very Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(2, 36, 46) (0.8% red, 14.1% green, 18% blue), or CMYK 17 / 4 / 0 / 82 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #02242E reads as a intensely saturated cyan and lives deep in the shadows. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Daintree (#012731). Nearby in the Register you will also find Maystone (#0E2A2A) and Enchanted Teal (#002D39).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(2, 36, 46)), which gives #02242E its character. On this background, white text reaches a 16.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:82), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#02242E color variations

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

#02242E 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 #02242E

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

Daintree color link
Daintree

#012731

Maystone color link
Maystone

#0E2A2A

Loch Ness color link
Loch Ness

#072F37

Magnum color link
Magnum

#112331

Burnham color link
Burnham

#002E20

Tangaroa color link
Tangaroa

#03163C

Ornella Blue color link
Ornella Blue

#021224

Titans Navy color link
Titans Navy

#0C2340

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#02242E
  • RGB2, 36, 46
  • CMYK17, 4, 0, 82
  • CSSrgb(2, 36, 46)
  • HSL194°, 92%, 9%
  • HSL Precise193.636°, 91.667%, 9.412%
  • HSV194°, 96%, 18%
  • HSB194°, 96%, 18%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.008
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.141
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.008, 0.141, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.008, 0.141, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.008, 0.141, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB0.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Dark
  • HEX ID02242E
  • DECIMAL ID140334
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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