#2C42BD

A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Slateblue.

About #2C42BD

Visually, #2C42BD is defined as a moderate blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Slateblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 44, 66, and 189.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 77% Cyan, 65% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 26% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C42BD
RGB44, 66, 189
HSL230.9°, 62.2%, 45.7%
CMYK77%, 65%, 0%, 26%
HSV230.9°, 76.7%, 74.1%
LAB34.2, 35.6, -66.8
XYZ12.2, 8.1, 49.1
Decimal2900669

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

8.01:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.62:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.66:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.23:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C42BD; }
.text-color { color: #2C42BD; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C42BD; }

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