#2C5750

A dark, moderate cyan closely aligning with Darkslategray.

About #2C5750

Visually, #2C5750 is defined as a moderate cyan. Its closest recognized web color is Darkslategray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(44, 87, 80).

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. The color uses 49% Cyan, 0% Magenta, 8% Yellow, and 66% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C5750
RGB44, 87, 80
HSL170.2°, 32.8%, 25.7%
CMYK49%, 0%, 8%, 66%
HSV170.2°, 49.4%, 34.1%
LAB33.8, -16.9, -0.6
XYZ5.9, 7.9, 8.8
Decimal2905936

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

8.12:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.59:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.76:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.20:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C5750; }
.text-color { color: #2C5750; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C5750; }

Similar Colors

Darkslategray
#2F4F4F