#2C1D99

A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Navy.

About #2C1D99

Visually, #2C1D99 is defined as a moderate blue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Navy. Its digital footprint relies on 44 parts red, 29 parts green, and 153 parts blue light.

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 71% C, 81% M, 0% Y, and 40% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

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#2C1D99
RGB44, 29, 153
HSL247.3°, 68.1%, 35.7%
CMYK71%, 81%, 0%, 40%
HSV247.3°, 81.0%, 60.0%
LAB22.7, 45.0, -64.1
XYZ7.2, 3.7, 30.5
Decimal2891161

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

12.05:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.74:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
11.52:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.48:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C1D99; }
.text-color { color: #2C1D99; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C1D99; }

Similar Colors

Navy
#000080