#2C42A0

A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.

About #2C42A0

The precise color #2C42A0 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslateblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(44, 66, 160).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 72% Cyan, 59% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 37% Black. 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. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C42A0
RGB44, 66, 160
HSL228.6°, 56.9%, 40.0%
CMYK72%, 59%, 0%, 37%
HSV228.6°, 72.5%, 62.7%
LAB31.7, 24.9, -53.5
XYZ9.3, 7.0, 34.1
Decimal2900640

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

8.77:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.39:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.38:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.04:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C42A0; }
.text-color { color: #2C42A0; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C42A0; }

Similar Colors

Darkslateblue
#483D8B