#2C0049

A very dark, vivid purple closely aligning with Midnightblue.

About #2C0049

When working with digital screens, the color #2C0049 is rendered by mixing light. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Midnightblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 44, 0, and 73.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 40% C, 100% M, 0% Y, and 71% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Because it is a very dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C0049
RGB44, 0, 73
HSL276.2°, 100.0%, 14.3%
CMYK40%, 100%, 0%, 71%
HSV276.2°, 100.0%, 28.6%
LAB9.1, 35.1, -34.4
XYZ2.2, 1.0, 6.4
Decimal2883657

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

17.45:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.20:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
16.68:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.02:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C0049; }
.text-color { color: #2C0049; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C0049; }

Similar Colors

Midnightblue
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