#2C16A0

A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Darkblue.

About #2C16A0

At its core, #2C16A0 is a dark and vivid hue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Darkblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(44, 22, 160).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 72% cyan, 86% magenta, 0% yellow, and 37% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C16A0
RGB44, 22, 160
HSL249.6°, 75.8%, 35.7%
CMYK72%, 86%, 0%, 37%
HSV249.6°, 86.2%, 62.7%
LAB22.5, 50.3, -68.8
XYZ7.7, 3.6, 33.6
Decimal2889376

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

12.14:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.73:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
11.61:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.47:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C16A0; }
.text-color { color: #2C16A0; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C16A0; }

Similar Colors

Darkblue
#00008B