#2C425F

A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslategray.

About #2C425F

The precise color #2C425F 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, 66, 95).

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. The color uses 54% Cyan, 31% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 63% Black. With a hue angle of 214.1 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. 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#2C425F
RGB44, 66, 95
HSL214.1°, 36.7%, 27.3%
CMYK54%, 31%, 0%, 63%
HSV214.1°, 53.7%, 37.3%
LAB27.5, 0.7, -19.8
XYZ5.1, 5.3, 11.6
Decimal2900575

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

10.24:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.05:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
9.78:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.74:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C425F; }
.text-color { color: #2C425F; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C425F; }

Similar Colors

Darkslategray
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