#2C2C66

A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.

About #2C2C66

The precise color #2C2C66 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Darkslateblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 44, 44, and 102.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 57% cyan, 57% magenta, 0% yellow, and 60% 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. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C2C66
RGB44, 44, 102
HSL240.0°, 39.7%, 28.6%
CMYK57%, 57%, 0%, 60%
HSV240.0°, 56.9%, 40.0%
LAB21.2, 18.4, -34.3
XYZ4.3, 3.3, 13.0
Decimal2894950

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

12.66:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.66:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
12.10:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.41:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C2C66; }
.text-color { color: #2C2C66; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C2C66; }

Similar Colors

Darkslateblue
#483D8B