#2C3357
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.
About #2C3357
At its core, #2C3357 is a dark and moderate hue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Darkslateblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(44, 51, 87).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 49% cyan and 41% magenta inks. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. 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#2C3357
RGB44, 51, 87
HSL230.2°, 32.8%, 25.7%
CMYK49%, 41%, 0%, 66%
HSV230.2°, 49.4%, 34.1%
LAB22.3, 8.1, -22.7
XYZ3.9, 3.6, 9.5
Decimal2896727
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
12.22:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.72:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
11.68:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.46:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #2C3357;
}
.text-color {
color: #2C3357;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #2C3357;
}