Information about #2F2C42 color

#2F2C42 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2F2C42 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(47, 44, 66) — 18.4% red, 17.3% green, 25.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 7 / 9 / 0 / 74. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2F2C42 is a gently muted blue that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Valhalla (#2A2B41). Nearby in the Register you will also find Black Rock (#2C2D3C) and Blueprint (#2A313F).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(47, 44, 66)), which gives #2F2C42 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2F2C42 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:74), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #2F2C42 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#2F2C42 color variations

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

#2F2C42 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 #2F2C42

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

Valhalla color link
Valhalla

#2A2B41

Black Rock color link
Black Rock

#2C2D3C

Blueprint color link
Blueprint

#2A313F

Crater Smoke color link
Crater Smoke

#2F2E3A

Quarterback color link
Quarterback

#282B3C

Showtime color link
Showtime

#2F263A

Checkmate color link
Checkmate

#2F324A

Tornado color link
Tornado

#272D3C

Tarot color link
Tarot

#38293D

Catch color link
Catch

#34343C

Bunting color link
Bunting

#2B3449

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F2C42
  • RGB47, 44, 66
  • CMYK7, 9, 0, 74
  • CSSrgb(47, 44, 66)
  • HSL248°, 20%, 22%
  • HSL Precise248.182°, 20%, 21.569%
  • HSV248°, 33%, 26%
  • HSB248°, 33%, 26%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.184, 0.173, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.184, 0.173, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.184, 0.173, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2F2C42
  • DECIMAL ID3091522
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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