#2C008A

A dark, vivid purple closely aligning with Darkblue.

About #2C008A

The hex code #2C008A represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. Its closest recognized web color is Darkblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 44, 0, and 138.

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 68% C, 100% M, 0% Y, and 46% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C008A
RGB44, 0, 138
HSL259.1°, 100.0%, 27.1%
CMYK68%, 100%, 0%, 46%
HSV259.1°, 100.0%, 54.1%
LAB17.3, 51.2, -63.7
XYZ5.6, 2.4, 24.2
Decimal2883722

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

14.25:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.47:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
13.62:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.25:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C008A; }
.text-color { color: #2C008A; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C008A; }

Similar Colors

Darkblue
#00008B