#2466A0

A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.

About #2466A0

When working with digital screens, the color #2466A0 is rendered by mixing light. Designers often compare it to the standard color Steelblue. Its digital footprint relies on 36 parts red, 102 parts green, and 160 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 78% C, 36% M, 0% Y, and 37% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2466A0
RGB36, 102, 160
HSL208.1°, 63.3%, 38.4%
CMYK78%, 36%, 0%, 37%
HSV208.1°, 77.5%, 62.7%
LAB41.9, 0.2, -37.3
XYZ11.8, 12.4, 35.0
Decimal2385568

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

6.03:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.48:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.76:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.96:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2466A0; }
.text-color { color: #2466A0; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2466A0; }

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