#2475A0
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #2475A0
The hex code #2475A0 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Steelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 36, 117, and 160.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 78% C, 27% M, 0% Y, and 37% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. 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#2475A0
RGB36, 117, 160
HSL200.8°, 63.3%, 38.4%
CMYK78%, 27%, 0%, 37%
HSV200.8°, 77.5%, 62.7%
LAB46.5, -8.9, -30.0
XYZ13.4, 15.6, 35.6
Decimal2389408
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.09:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.13:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.86:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.51:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #2475A0;
}
.text-color {
color: #2475A0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #2475A0;
}