#2C1D6D

A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Midnightblue.

About #2C1D6D

The hex code #2C1D6D represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Midnightblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(44, 29, 109).

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. Its ink density profile breaks down to 60% cyan, 73% magenta, 0% yellow, and 57% black. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C1D6D
RGB44, 29, 109
HSL251.2°, 58.0%, 27.1%
CMYK60%, 73%, 0%, 57%
HSV251.2°, 73.4%, 42.7%
LAB18.0, 30.7, -44.0
XYZ4.2, 2.5, 14.7
Decimal2891117

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

13.97:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.50:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
13.35:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.28:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C1D6D; }
.text-color { color: #2C1D6D; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C1D6D; }

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