HEX Color #2C4966 (Darkslategray)

About #2C4966

The precise color #2C4966 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslategray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(44, 73, 102).

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. Its ink density profile breaks down to 57% cyan, 28% magenta, 0% yellow, and 60% black. With a hue angle of 210.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C4966

RGB44, 73, 102

HSL210.0°, 39.7%, 28.6%

CMYK57%, 28%, 0%, 60%

HSV210.0°, 56.9%, 40.0%

LAB30.1, -1.5, -20.2

XYZ5.8, 6.3, 13.5

Decimal2902374

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#2C4966 #65492C

Analogous

#2C6565 #2C2C65

Triadic

#652C49 #49652C

Tetradic

#652C65 #65492C #2C652C

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

#2C4966

#435D77

#5A7188

#728599

#8999AA

#A1AEBB

#B8C2CC

#D0D6DD

#E7EAEE

#FFFFFF

Shades (Adding Black)

#2C4966

#27405A

#22384F

#1D3044

#182838

#13202D

#0E1822

#091016

#04080B

#000000

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

9.33:1

Text on #FFFFFF

AAA

2.25:1

Text on #000000

FAIL

8.91:1

Text on #F8FAFC

AAA

1.91:1

Text on #0F172A

FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C4966; }

.text-color { color: #2C4966; }

.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C4966; }

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