#2C49C5
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Slateblue.
About #2C49C5
The hex code #2C49C5 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Slateblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 44 red, 73 green, and 197 blue.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 78% cyan and 63% magenta inks. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#2C49C5
RGB44, 73, 197
HSL228.6°, 63.5%, 47.3%
CMYK78%, 63%, 0%, 23%
HSV228.6°, 77.7%, 77.3%
LAB36.6, 34.1, -67.5
XYZ13.5, 9.3, 53.9
Decimal2902469
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
7.33:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.87:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.00:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.44:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #2C49C5;
}
.text-color {
color: #2C49C5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #2C49C5;
}