#2C4950
A dark, muted cyan closely aligning with Darkslategray.
About #2C4950
At its core, #2C4950 is a dark and muted hue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Darkslategray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(44, 73, 80).
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. Its ink density profile breaks down to 45% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow, and 69% black. With a hue angle of 191.7 degrees, it sits comfortably in the cyan spectrum.
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#2C4950
RGB44, 73, 80
HSL191.7°, 29.0%, 24.3%
CMYK45%, 9%, 0%, 69%
HSV191.7°, 45.0%, 31.4%
LAB29.1, -8.7, -7.6
XYZ4.9, 5.9, 8.5
Decimal2902352
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
9.65:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.18:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
9.22:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.85:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #2C4950;
}
.text-color {
color: #2C4950;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #2C4950;
}