#2C168A
A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Navy.
About #2C168A
The precise color #2C168A is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Navy. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 44, 22, and 138.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 68% C, 84% M, 0% Y, and 46% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a 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#2C168A
RGB44, 22, 138
HSL251.4°, 72.5%, 31.4%
CMYK68%, 84%, 0%, 46%
HSV251.4°, 84.1%, 54.1%
LAB19.8, 43.7, -59.6
XYZ5.9, 2.9, 24.3
Decimal2889354
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
13.22:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.59:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
12.63:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.35:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #2C168A;
}
.text-color {
color: #2C168A;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #2C168A;
}