#2C16E2

A medium, vivid blue closely aligning with Mediumblue.

About #2C16E2

The precise color #2C16E2 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Mediumblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 44 red, 22 green, and 226 blue.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 81% Cyan, 90% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 11% 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. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C16E2
RGB44, 22, 226
HSL246.5°, 82.3%, 48.6%
CMYK81%, 90%, 0%, 11%
HSV246.5°, 90.3%, 88.6%
LAB30.9, 68.5, -93.8
XYZ15.1, 6.6, 72.4
Decimal2889442

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

9.05:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.32:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.65:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.97:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C16E2; }
.text-color { color: #2C16E2; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C16E2; }

Similar Colors

Mediumblue
#0000CD