#2C4250
A dark, muted blue closely aligning with Darkslategray.
About #2C4250
Visually, #2C4250 is defined as a muted blue. Its closest recognized web color is Darkslategray. In the RGB color space, it consists of 44 red, 66 green, and 80 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 45% C, 18% M, 0% Y, and 69% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. 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#2C4250
RGB44, 66, 80
HSL203.3°, 29.0%, 24.3%
CMYK45%, 18%, 0%, 69%
HSV203.3°, 45.0%, 31.4%
LAB26.8, -4.3, -11.1
XYZ4.4, 5.0, 8.3
Decimal2900560
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
10.49:1
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: #2C4250;
}
.text-color {
color: #2C4250;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #2C4250;
}