#2C246D

A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Midnightblue.

About #2C246D

Visually, #2C246D is defined as a moderate blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Midnightblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 44, 36, and 109.

While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). Its ink density profile breaks down to 60% cyan, 67% magenta, 0% yellow, and 57% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C246D
RGB44, 36, 109
HSL246.6°, 50.3%, 28.4%
CMYK60%, 67%, 0%, 57%
HSV246.6°, 67.0%, 42.7%
LAB19.6, 26.3, -41.4
XYZ4.4, 2.9, 14.8
Decimal2892909

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

13.29:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.58:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
12.70:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.34:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C246D; }
.text-color { color: #2C246D; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C246D; }

Similar Colors

Midnightblue
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