#2C4957

A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslategray.

About #2C4957

Visually, #2C4957 is defined as a moderate blue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Darkslategray. In the RGB color space, it consists of 44 red, 73 green, and 87 blue.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 49% Cyan, 16% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 66% Black. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. 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#2C4957
RGB44, 73, 87
HSL199.5°, 32.8%, 25.7%
CMYK49%, 16%, 0%, 66%
HSV199.5°, 49.4%, 34.1%
LAB29.4, -6.5, -11.7
XYZ5.1, 6.0, 9.9
Decimal2902359

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

9.56:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.20:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
9.13:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.87:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C4957; }
.text-color { color: #2C4957; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C4957; }

Similar Colors

Darkslategray
#2F4F4F