#2C3A7C

A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.

About #2C3A7C

The hex code #2C3A7C represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Darkslateblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 44, 58, and 124.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 65% Cyan, 53% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 51% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. 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#2C3A7C
RGB44, 58, 124
HSL229.5°, 47.6%, 32.9%
CMYK65%, 53%, 0%, 51%
HSV229.5°, 64.5%, 48.6%
LAB26.8, 16.8, -39.4
XYZ6.2, 5.0, 19.7
Decimal2898556

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

10.48:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.00:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
10.02:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.70:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C3A7C; }
.text-color { color: #2C3A7C; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C3A7C; }

Similar Colors

Darkslateblue
#483D8B