#2C2499
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Navy.
About #2C2499
Visually, #2C2499 is defined as a moderate blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Navy. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 44, 36, and 153.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 71% C, 76% M, 0% Y, and 40% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. 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#2C2499
RGB44, 36, 153
HSL244.1°, 61.9%, 37.1%
CMYK71%, 76%, 0%, 40%
HSV244.1°, 76.5%, 60.0%
LAB24.0, 41.3, -62.0
XYZ7.4, 4.1, 30.5
Decimal2892953
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
11.54:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.82:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
11.03:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.55:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #2C2499;
}
.text-color {
color: #2C2499;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #2C2499;
}