#002C42

A very dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Darkslategray.

About #002C42

Visually, #002C42 is defined as a vivid blue. Its closest recognized web color is Darkslategray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(0, 44, 66).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 100% Cyan, 33% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 74% Black. The HSL representation is 200.0° hue, 100.0% saturation, and 12.9% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a very dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#002C42
RGB0, 44, 66
HSL200.0°, 100.0%, 12.9%
CMYK100%, 33%, 0%, 74%
HSV200.0°, 100.0%, 25.9%
LAB16.5, -4.7, -17.8
XYZ1.9, 2.2, 5.5
Decimal11330

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

14.59:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.44:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
13.95:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.22:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #002C42; }
.text-color { color: #002C42; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #002C42; }

Similar Colors

Darkslategray
#2F4F4F