#2C4983

A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.

About #2C4983

The hex code #2C4983 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Darkslateblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(44, 73, 131).

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 66% cyan and 44% magenta inks. The HSL representation is 220.0° hue, 49.7% saturation, and 34.3% lightness.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. 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#2C4983
RGB44, 73, 131
HSL220.0°, 49.7%, 34.3%
CMYK66%, 44%, 0%, 49%
HSV220.0°, 66.4%, 51.4%
LAB31.7, 9.2, -35.9
XYZ7.5, 6.9, 22.4
Decimal2902403

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

8.79:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.39:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.41:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.03:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C4983; }
.text-color { color: #2C4983; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C4983; }

Similar Colors

Darkslateblue
#483D8B