Information about #2C6E72 color

#2C6E72 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2C6E72 is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(44, 110, 114) (17.3% red, 43.1% green, 44.7% blue), or CMYK 27 / 2 / 0 / 55 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #2C6E72 reads as a confidently colored cyan and sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Muse (#2E696D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Myrtle Green (#317873) and Boomtown (#346672).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(44, 110, 114)), which gives #2C6E72 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2C6E72 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.6:1. #2C6E72 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2C6E72 color variations

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

#2C6E72 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 #2C6E72

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

Muse color link
Muse

#2E696D

Myrtle Green color link
Myrtle Green

#317873

Boomtown color link
Boomtown

#346672

Genoa color link
Genoa

#31796D

Atoll color link
Atoll

#2B797A

Elm color link
Elm

#297B76

Ming color link
Ming

#36747D

Casal color link
Casal

#2F6168

Vintage Teal color link
Vintage Teal

#3B7577

Blumine color link
Blumine

#305C71

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C6E72
  • RGB44, 110, 114
  • CMYK27, 2, 0, 55
  • CSSrgb(44, 110, 114)
  • HSL183°, 44%, 31%
  • HSL Precise183.429°, 44.304%, 30.98%
  • HSV183°, 61%, 45%
  • HSB183°, 61%, 45%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.431
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.447
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.431, 0.447)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.431, 0.447, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.431, 0.447)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB44.7%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2C6E72
  • DECIMAL ID2911858
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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