#2C3A42
A dark, muted blue closely aligning with Darkslategray.
About #2C3A42
The hex code #2C3A42 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslategray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 44, 58, and 66.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). The color uses 33% Cyan, 12% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 74% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#2C3A42
RGB44, 58, 66
HSL201.8°, 20.0%, 21.6%
CMYK33%, 12%, 0%, 74%
HSV201.8°, 33.3%, 25.9%
LAB23.5, -3.5, -6.8
XYZ3.5, 4.0, 5.7
Decimal2898498
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
11.73:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.79:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
11.21:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.52:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #2C3A42;
}
.text-color {
color: #2C3A42;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #2C3A42;
}