#2C1657

A dark, moderate purple closely aligning with Midnightblue.

About #2C1657

Visually, #2C1657 is defined as a moderate purple. Its closest recognized web color is Midnightblue. Its digital footprint relies on 44 parts red, 22 parts green, and 87 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 49% Cyan, 75% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 66% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C1657
RGB44, 22, 87
HSL260.3°, 59.6%, 21.4%
CMYK49%, 75%, 0%, 66%
HSV260.3°, 74.7%, 34.1%
LAB14.4, 27.8, -35.4
XYZ3.0, 1.8, 9.2
Decimal2889303

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

15.45:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.36:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
14.76:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.16:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C1657; }
.text-color { color: #2C1657; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C1657; }

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