#2C4942
A dark, muted cyan closely aligning with Darkslategray.
About #2C4942
When working with digital screens, the color #2C4942 is rendered by mixing light. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslategray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 44, 73, and 66.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 40% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow, and 71% black. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#2C4942
RGB44, 73, 66
HSL165.5°, 24.8%, 22.9%
CMYK40%, 0%, 10%, 71%
HSV165.5°, 39.7%, 28.6%
LAB28.6, -12.8, 0.7
XYZ4.4, 5.7, 6.0
Decimal2902338
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
9.82:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.14:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
9.38:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.82:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #2C4942;
}
.text-color {
color: #2C4942;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #2C4942;
}