Information about #2F757F color

#2F757F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #2F757F belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(47, 117, 127) (18.4% red, 45.9% green, 49.8% blue), or CMYK 31 / 4 / 0 / 50 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2F757F presents itself as a clearly saturated water-like cyan — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Donovan Busha Blue (#327B7F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Ming (#36747D) and Atoll (#2B797A).

In RGB terms — rgb(47, 117, 127) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #2F757F: 5.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.0:1 for black. #2F757F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#2F757F color variations

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

#2F757F 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 #2F757F

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

Ming color link
Ming

#36747D

Atoll color link
Atoll

#2B797A

Teal Blue color link
Teal Blue

#367588

Elm color link
Elm

#297B76

Myrtle Green color link
Myrtle Green

#317873

Vintage Teal color link
Vintage Teal

#3B7577

Calypso color link
Calypso

#3D7188

Genoa color link
Genoa

#31796D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2F757F
  • RGB47, 117, 127
  • CMYK31, 4, 0, 50
  • CSSrgb(47, 117, 127)
  • HSL188°, 46%, 34%
  • HSL Precise187.5°, 45.977%, 34.118%
  • HSV188°, 63%, 50%
  • HSB188°, 63%, 50%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.459
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.498
  • GLSLvec3(0.184, 0.459, 0.498)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.184, 0.459, 0.498, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.184, 0.459, 0.498)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB45.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49.8%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID2F757F
  • DECIMAL ID3110271
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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