Information about #2F4F55 color

#2F4F55 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2F4F55 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(47, 79, 85) — 18.4% red, 31% green, 33.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 15 / 2 / 0 / 67. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #2F4F55 reads as a moderately toned aqua cyan and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Iron Head Flower (#344D56). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dark Slate Gray (#2F4F4F) and Espirit (#354E51).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(47, 79, 85)), which gives #2F4F55 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2F4F55: 8.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.4:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:67), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #2F4F55 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2F4F55 color variations

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

#2F4F55 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 #2F4F55

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

Espirit color link
Espirit

#354E51

Blue Dianne color link
Blue Dianne

#35514F

Explorer color link
Explorer

#374E59

Navigate color link
Navigate

#304E5E

Lucifer color link
Lucifer

#2E5060

Spectra color link
Spectra

#2F5A57

Oracle color link
Oracle

#395555

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F4F55
  • RGB47, 79, 85
  • CMYK15, 2, 0, 67
  • CSSrgb(47, 79, 85)
  • HSL189°, 29%, 26%
  • HSL Precise189.474°, 28.788%, 25.882%
  • HSV189°, 45%, 33%
  • HSB189°, 45%, 33%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.333
  • GLSLvec3(0.184, 0.310, 0.333)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.184, 0.310, 0.333, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.184, 0.310, 0.333)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB33.3%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2F4F55
  • DECIMAL ID3100501
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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