Information about #2C618C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2C618C is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(44, 97, 140) — 17.3% red, 38% green, 54.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 38 / 17 / 0 / 45. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#2C618C presents itself as a clearly saturated steel-blue azure — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Optimist (#2B688D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Ugly Blue (#31668A) and Light Navy Blue (#2E5A88).

The recipe behind #2C618C is rgb(44, 97, 140), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #2C618C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. No one has named #2C618C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2C618C color variations

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#2C618C 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 #2C618C

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

Optimist color link
Optimist

#2B688D

Ugly Blue color link
Ugly Blue

#31668A

Yarra color link
Yarra

#20608E

Dusk Blue color link
Dusk Blue

#26538D

Bahama Blue color link
Bahama Blue

#25597F

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

YInMn Blue color link
YInMn Blue

#2E5090

Wavelength color link
Wavelength

#3C6886

St Tropaz color link
St Tropaz

#2D569B

#2C618C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C618C
  • RGB44, 97, 140
  • CMYK38, 17, 0, 45
  • CSSrgb(44, 97, 140)
  • HSL207°, 52%, 36%
  • HSL Precise206.875°, 52.174%, 36.078%
  • HSV207°, 69%, 55%
  • HSB207°, 69%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.380
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.380, 0.549)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.380, 0.549, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.380, 0.549)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB38%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB54.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2C618C
  • DECIMAL ID2908556
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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