#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

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

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; }

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