#2C42C5
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Slateblue.
About #2C42C5
At its core, #2C42C5 is a medium and moderate hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Slateblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 44 red, 66 green, and 197 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 78% C, 66% M, 0% Y, and 23% K. The HSL representation is 231.4° hue, 63.5% saturation, and 47.3% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#2C42C5
RGB44, 66, 197
HSL231.4°, 63.5%, 47.3%
CMYK78%, 66%, 0%, 23%
HSV231.4°, 77.7%, 77.3%
LAB34.9, 38.5, -70.3
XYZ13.1, 8.5, 53.8
Decimal2900677
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
7.80:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.69:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.45:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.29:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #2C42C5;
}
.text-color {
color: #2C42C5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #2C42C5;
}