Information about #2F6AB8 color

#2F6AB8 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2F6AB8 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(47, 106, 184) (18.4% red, 41.6% green, 72.2% blue), or CMYK 54 / 31 / 0 / 28 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #2F6AB8 reads as a confidently colored azure and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. 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 Mid Blue (#276AB3). Nearby in the Register you will also find True Blue (#2D68C4) and Bluish (#2976BB).

In RGB terms — rgb(47, 106, 184) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #2F6AB8 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.9:1. #2F6AB8 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2F6AB8 color variations

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

#2F6AB8 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 #2F6AB8

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

Mid Blue color link
Mid Blue

#276AB3

True Blue color link
True Blue

#2D68C4

Bluish color link
Bluish

#2976BB

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Onetta Blue color link
Onetta Blue

#4070B8

Kasper Blue color link
Kasper Blue

#4072B7

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Mariner color link
Mariner

#286ACD

Flat Blue color link
Flat Blue

#3C73A8

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Celtic Blue color link
Celtic Blue

#246BCE

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F6AB8
  • RGB47, 106, 184
  • CMYK54, 31, 0, 28
  • CSSrgb(47, 106, 184)
  • HSL214°, 59%, 45%
  • HSL Precise214.161°, 59.307%, 45.294%
  • HSV214°, 74%, 72%
  • HSB214°, 74%, 72%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.722
  • GLSLvec3(0.184, 0.416, 0.722)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.184, 0.416, 0.722, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.184, 0.416, 0.722)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB72.2%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID2F6AB8
  • DECIMAL ID3107512
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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