#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

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

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; }

Similar Colors

Darkslategray
#2F4F4F