#2C2C8A

A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Midnightblue.

About #2C2C8A

The hex code #2C2C8A represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Midnightblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(44, 44, 138).

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. The color uses 68% Cyan, 68% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 46% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. 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#2C2C8A
RGB44, 44, 138
HSL240.0°, 51.6%, 35.7%
CMYK68%, 68%, 0%, 46%
HSV240.0°, 68.1%, 54.1%
LAB24.2, 31.3, -52.3
XYZ6.5, 4.2, 24.5
Decimal2894986

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

11.45:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.83:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
10.94:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.56:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C2C8A; }
.text-color { color: #2C2C8A; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C2C8A; }

Similar Colors

Midnightblue
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