#2C4975
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #2C4975
The hex code #2C4975 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Steelblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 44 red, 73 green, and 117 blue.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 62% C, 38% M, 0% Y, and 54% K. 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. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#2C4975
RGB44, 73, 117
HSL216.2°, 45.3%, 31.6%
CMYK62%, 38%, 0%, 54%
HSV216.2°, 62.4%, 45.9%
LAB30.8, 3.9, -28.5
XYZ6.6, 6.6, 17.8
Decimal2902389
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
9.06:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.32:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.66:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.97:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #2C4975;
}
.text-color {
color: #2C4975;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #2C4975;
}