Information about #2F4F4B color

#2F4F4B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2F4F4B is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(47, 79, 75) (18.4% red, 31% green, 29.4% blue), or CMYK 13 / 0 / 2 / 69 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2F4F4B is a mildly saturated aqua cyan that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dark Slate Gray (#2F4F4F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Silk Crepe Brown (#354E4B) and Blue Dianne (#35514F).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(47, 79, 75)), which gives #2F4F4B its character. On this background, white text reaches a 9.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:69) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#2F4F4B color variations

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

#2F4F4B 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 #2F4F4B

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

Blue Dianne color link
Blue Dianne

#35514F

Espirit color link
Espirit

#354E51

Hauraki color link
Hauraki

#3A4D49

Isobar color link
Isobar

#374846

Firefly color link
Firefly

#314643

Charcoal color link
Charcoal

#36454F

Limed Spruce color link
Limed Spruce

#394851

Gable Green color link
Gable Green

#2C4641

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F4F4B
  • RGB47, 79, 75
  • CMYK13, 0, 2, 69
  • CSSrgb(47, 79, 75)
  • HSL173°, 25%, 25%
  • HSL Precise172.5°, 25.397%, 24.706%
  • HSV173°, 41%, 31%
  • HSB173°, 41%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • GLSLvec3(0.184, 0.310, 0.294)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.184, 0.310, 0.294, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.184, 0.310, 0.294)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.4%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID2F4F4B
  • DECIMAL ID3100491
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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