Information about #2B5AB1 color

#2B5AB1 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2B5AB1 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(43, 90, 177) (16.9% red, 35.3% green, 69.4% blue), or CMYK 53 / 34 / 0 / 31 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #2B5AB1 reads as a strongly colored sky-leaning azure and feels open and friendly. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Cerulean Blue (#2A52BE). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Mid Blue (#276AB3) and Violet Blue (#324AB2).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(43, 90, 177)), which gives #2B5AB1 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2B5AB1 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. No one has named #2B5AB1 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2B5AB1 color variations

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

#2B5AB1 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#D0DCF3

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White

#FFFFFF

#2B5AB1 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#22478D

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#193569

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#112346

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Black

#000000

#2B5AB1 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#3960A8

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#4A679F

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#6C778B

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Grey

#808080

#2B5AB1 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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#662AB0

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#2A8FB0

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#2AB09C

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#2AB066

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#2B5AB1 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
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#B1822B
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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
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#9CB12B
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#B13F2B
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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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#2B9CB1
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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
#2B5AB1
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#B12B5A
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#5AB12B
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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
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#822BB1
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#B1822B
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#5AB12B
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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
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#B12B9C
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#B1822B
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#2BB13F
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Nearest named colors to #2B5AB1

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

Cerulean Blue color link
Cerulean Blue

#2A52BE

Mid Blue color link
Mid Blue

#276AB3

Violet Blue color link
Violet Blue

#324AB2

Fun Blue color link
Fun Blue

#1959A8

Cyan Cobalt Blue color link
Cyan Cobalt Blue

#28589C

St Tropaz color link
St Tropaz

#2D569B

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

Bryan Blue color link
Bryan Blue

#3246BA

True Blue color link
True Blue

#2D68C4

Goose Juice Blue color link
Goose Juice Blue

#2B4F9C

Denim Blue color link
Denim Blue

#2243B6

New Car color link
New Car

#214FC6

#2B5AB1 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2B5AB1
  • RGB43, 90, 177
  • CMYK53, 34, 0, 31
  • CSSrgb(43, 90, 177)
  • HSL219°, 61%, 43%
  • HSL Precise218.955°, 60.909%, 43.137%
  • HSV219°, 76%, 69%
  • HSB219°, 76%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.353
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.694
  • GLSLvec3(0.169, 0.353, 0.694)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.169, 0.353, 0.694, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.169, 0.353, 0.694)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB69.4%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID2B5AB1
  • DECIMAL ID2841265
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited2 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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