#2F5ACF Hex Code
Color Name: Cerulean Blue
What is hex #2F5ACF Color?
The color name of hex code #2F5ACF is Cerulean Blue. The RGB values are (47, 90, 207) which means it is composed of
14% red, 26% green and 60% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:77 M:57 Y:0 K:19. In the HSV/HSB scale, #2F5ACF has a hue of 224°, 77% saturation and a brightness value of 81%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #2F5ACF Color Codes
| Color Name | Cerulean Blue |
| RGB Values | (47, 90, 207) |
| CMYK Values | (77%, 57%, 0%, 19%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (224°, 77%, 81%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #3366CC |
| Inverse Color | #D0A530 [Satin Sheen Gold] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2726 C |
| Closest RAL | 5012 [Light blue] |
| Complementary Color | #CFA42F [Satin Sheen Gold] |
| #2F5ACF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #737373 |
| Desaturated | #7F7F7F |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #5A5A5A |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #595959 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #9A9A9A |
Hex #2F5ACF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #2F5ACF is #CFA42F which is called Satin Sheen Gold. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #2F5ACF color is offered by #CFA42F. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #2F5ACF are #542FCF and #2FAACF, called Iris and Ball Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #2F5ACF with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #2F5ACF are #CF542F (Medium Vermilion) and #AACF2F (Android Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#2F5ACF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CF2F5A (Dingy Dungeon) and #5ACF2F (Harlequin Green) along with #2F5ACF, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #2F5ACF has #CF2F5A (Dingy Dungeon), #CFA42F (Satin Sheen Gold) and #2FCFA4 (Eucalyptus). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #2F5ACF contains #CF2FAA (Byzantine), #CFA42F (Satin Sheen Gold) and #2FCF54 (UFO Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #2F5ACF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #2F5ACF rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 2F5ACF Color
Tints
597BD9- 6D8CDD
- 829CE2
- 97ADE7
- ACBDEC
- C1CEF1
- D5DEF5
- EAEFFA
Tones
- 3F62BF
- 4765B7
- 4F69AF
- 586DA8
- 6071A0
- 687598
- 707890
- 787C88
Shades
- 2648A6
- 213F91
- 1C367C
- 182D68
- 132453
- 0E1B3E
- 091229
- 050915
#2F5ACF Color Patterns
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#2F5ACF Gingham Checks
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#2F5ACF Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#2F5ACF Polka Dots Pattern
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#2F5ACF Honeycomb Pattern
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#2F5ACF Leaves Pattern
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#2F5ACF Houndstooth Pattern
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#2F5ACF Trellis Pattern
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#2F5ACF Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
