#2C5083

A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.

About #2C5083

Visually, #2C5083 is defined as a moderate blue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Steelblue. Its digital footprint relies on 44 parts red, 80 parts green, and 131 parts blue light.

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. The color uses 66% Cyan, 39% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 49% Black. The HSL representation is 215.2° hue, 49.7% saturation, and 34.3% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C5083
RGB44, 80, 131
HSL215.2°, 49.7%, 34.3%
CMYK66%, 39%, 0%, 49%
HSV215.2°, 66.4%, 51.4%
LAB33.8, 4.5, -32.5
XYZ8.0, 7.9, 22.6
Decimal2904195

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

8.13:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.58:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.77:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.20:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C5083; }
.text-color { color: #2C5083; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C5083; }

Similar Colors

Steelblue
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