Information about #2C6F97 color

#2C6F97 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2C6F97 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(44, 111, 151) (17.3% red, 43.5% green, 59.2% blue), or CMYK 42 / 16 / 0 / 41 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2C6F97 is a confidently colored azure that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Lochmara (#316EA0). Nearby in the Register you will also find Optimist (#2B688D) and Tripster Blue (#2070A0).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(44, 111, 151)), which gives #2C6F97 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 5.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 3.8:1. No one has named #2C6F97 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2C6F97 color variations

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

#2C6F97 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 #2C6F97

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

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Optimist color link
Optimist

#2B688D

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

Ugly Blue color link
Ugly Blue

#31668A

Muted Blue color link
Muted Blue

#3B719F

Teal Blue color link
Teal Blue

#367588

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Yarra color link
Yarra

#20608E

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2C6F97
  • RGB44, 111, 151
  • CMYK42, 16, 0, 41
  • CSSrgb(44, 111, 151)
  • HSL202°, 55%, 38%
  • HSL Precise202.43°, 54.872%, 38.235%
  • HSV202°, 71%, 59%
  • HSB202°, 71%, 59%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.435
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.592
  • GLSLvec3(0.173, 0.435, 0.592)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.173, 0.435, 0.592, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.173, 0.435, 0.592)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB59.2%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2C6F97
  • DECIMAL ID2912151
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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