Information about #2C2C52 color

#2C2C52 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2C2C52 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(44, 44, 82) (17.3% red, 17.3% green, 32.2% blue), or CMYK 15 / 15 / 0 / 68 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2C2C52 presents itself as a softly balanced deep-sea blue — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Lucky Point (#292D4F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Aviator (#2A3057) and Shadowed Lavender (#322D56).

The recipe behind #2C2C52 is rgb(44, 44, 82), with blue as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2C2C52: 13.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.6:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:68), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #2C2C52 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#2C2C52 color variations

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

#2C2C52 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 #2C2C52

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

Lucky Point color link
Lucky Point

#292D4F

Aviator color link
Aviator

#2A3057

Paua color link
Paua

#2A2551

Blast Off color link
Blast Off

#262857

Vintage Navy color link
Vintage Navy

#2A344D

Checkmate color link
Checkmate

#2F324A

Wicked color link
Wicked

#362F50

Cherry Pie color link
Cherry Pie

#372D52

Galactica color link
Galactica

#303655

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C2C52
  • RGB44, 44, 82
  • CMYK15, 15, 0, 68
  • CSSrgb(44, 44, 82)
  • HSL240°, 30%, 25%
  • HSL Precise240°, 30.159%, 24.706%
  • HSV240°, 46%, 32%
  • HSB240°, 46%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.173, 0.322)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.173, 0.322, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.173, 0.322)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB32.2%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2C2C52
  • DECIMAL ID2894930
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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