#2C3A5F

A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslategray.

About #2C3A5F

The precise color #2C3A5F is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Darkslategray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(44, 58, 95).

While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 54% C, 39% M, 0% Y, and 63% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C3A5F
RGB44, 58, 95
HSL223.5°, 36.7%, 27.3%
CMYK54%, 39%, 0%, 63%
HSV223.5°, 53.7%, 37.3%
LAB24.9, 6.1, -23.8
XYZ4.6, 4.4, 11.4
Decimal2898527

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

11.18:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.88:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
10.69:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.60:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C3A5F; }
.text-color { color: #2C3A5F; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C3A5F; }

Similar Colors

Darkslategray
#2F4F4F