#2C5766

A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslategray.

About #2C5766

Visually, #2C5766 is defined as a moderate blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslategray. Its digital footprint relies on 44 parts red, 87 parts green, and 102 parts blue light.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 57% C, 15% M, 0% Y, and 60% K. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#2C5766
RGB44, 87, 102
HSL195.5°, 39.7%, 28.6%
CMYK57%, 15%, 0%, 60%
HSV195.5°, 56.9%, 40.0%
LAB34.6, -10.2, -13.2
XYZ6.8, 8.3, 13.8
Decimal2905958

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

7.89:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.66:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.54:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.26:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C5766; }
.text-color { color: #2C5766; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C5766; }

Similar Colors

Darkslategray
#2F4F4F