#2C1D5F

A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Midnightblue.

About #2C1D5F

The hex code #2C1D5F represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Midnightblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 44 red, 29 green, and 95 blue.

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. The color uses 54% Cyan, 69% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 63% Black. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C1D5F
RGB44, 29, 95
HSL253.6°, 53.2%, 24.3%
CMYK54%, 69%, 0%, 63%
HSV253.6°, 69.5%, 37.3%
LAB16.7, 26.1, -37.0
XYZ3.5, 2.2, 11.1
Decimal2891103

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

14.50:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.45:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
13.86:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.23:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C1D5F; }
.text-color { color: #2C1D5F; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C1D5F; }

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