Information about #2F74AD color

#2F74AD color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2F74AD is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(47, 116, 173) (18.4% red, 45.5% green, 67.8% blue), or CMYK 49 / 22 / 0 / 32 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #2F74AD reads as a clearly saturated sky-leaning azure and feels open and friendly. 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 Lure (#2F77A9). Its next-closest registered neighbors are UCLA Blue (#2774AE) and Primetime (#3973A9).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(47, 116, 173)), which gives #2F74AD its character. If you plan to put text on a #2F74AD background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.2:1. No one has named #2F74AD so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#2F74AD color variations

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

#2F74AD 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 #2F74AD

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

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Flat Blue color link
Flat Blue

#3C73A8

Mid Blue color link
Mid Blue

#276AB3

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Bluish color link
Bluish

#2976BB

Muted Blue color link
Muted Blue

#3B719F

Kasper Blue color link
Kasper Blue

#4072B7

Onetta Blue color link
Onetta Blue

#4070B8

Waterfront color link
Waterfront

#3E7F9D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F74AD
  • RGB47, 116, 173
  • CMYK49, 22, 0, 32
  • CSSrgb(47, 116, 173)
  • HSL207°, 57%, 43%
  • HSL Precise207.143°, 57.273%, 43.137%
  • HSV207°, 73%, 68%
  • HSB207°, 73%, 68%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.455
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.678
  • GLSLvec3(0.184, 0.455, 0.678)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.184, 0.455, 0.678, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.184, 0.455, 0.678)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB45.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB67.8%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID2F74AD
  • DECIMAL ID3110061
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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