Color swatch image showing #2F4547 with RGB(47,69,71) values
Color swatch image showing #2F4547 with RGB(47,69,71) values

#2F4547 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #2F4547 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#2F4547 Color Information

#2F4547 RGB value is (47, 69, 71). The hex color red value is 47, green is 69, and blue is 71. Its HSL format shows a hue of 185°, saturation of 20 percent, and lightness of 23 percent. The CMYK process values are 34 percent, 3 percent, 0 percent, 72 percent.

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#2F4547 Color Meaning

Color #2F4547 signifies depth, restraint, and reflective intelligence. #2F4547 muted blue green tone absorbs brightness, creating a sense of inward focus. As a result, color #2F4547 feels contemplative and grounded, suitable for environments that reward patience and thought. Psychologically, color #2F4547 supports mental clarity through reduction rather than stimulation. #2F4547 minimizes distraction while maintaining sophistication, which helps sustained attention. The color often encourages careful listening and deliberate decision making. Culturally, color #2F4547 references craftsmanship, workwear, and traditional dye practices rooted in utility and respect for materials. Symbolically, color #2F4547 represents wisdom earned through repetition and effort, pointing toward quiet mastery instead of display.

Color Conversion

Convert #2F4547 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#2F4547
RGB
rgb(47, 69, 71)
HSL
hsl(185°, 20%, 23%)
CMYK
cmyk(34%, 3%, 0%, 72%)
HSV
hsv(185°, 34%, 28%)
XYZ
4.4377 5.3155 6.7533
Yxy
5.3155 0.2688 0.3220
Hunter Lab
23.0554 -0.1317 -0.0656
CIE-Lab
27.6154 -7.9537 -3.9690

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red47 / 255 (18%)
18%
Green69 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue71 / 255 (28%)
28%

CMYK Values

Cyan34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)72 / 100 (72%)
72%

Color Variations

#2F4547 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#2F4547 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #2F4547 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#2F4547

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

10.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #2F4547 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#2F4547

protanopia

#393947

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #2F4547;

Text Color

color: #2F4547;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #2F4547;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #2F454740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #2F4547;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2F4547 0%, #1e2c2d 100%);

#2F4547 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #2F4547 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.